Activities of the al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and so-called Islamic State in the Conflict in Yemen (2015-2017) Cover Image

Aktivity al-Káidy na Arabském poloostrově a tzv. Islámského státu v rámci jemenského konfliktu (2015–2017)
Activities of the al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and so-called Islamic State in the Conflict in Yemen (2015-2017)

Author(s): Michael Bátrla
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Univerzita obrany
Keywords: Terrorism;Yemen;Civil war;Insurgency;Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula;Islamic State;

Summary/Abstract: This article compares the activities of two Salafi-jihadist organizations, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the so-called Islamic State, in the context of the civil war in Yemen. The studied period is from in January 2015 till the end of March 2017. The author compares activities of both groups in four parameters – violent actions, control of territory and provision of services, acquisition of resources, and media activities. The author also briefly outlines other important influences on the mutual competition and its possible implications on the conflict in Yemen and global Salafi-jihadist competition.

  • Issue Year: 17/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 77-100
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Czech