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Discusses the future of Osama bin Laden's global terror network, Al Qaeda, since the fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Role of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar within the organization; Existence of cells of the Al Qaeda outside Afghanistan; Involvement of Al Qaeda in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Development of Al Qaeda from a small outfit to a global organization; Advantages of the Afghan base for the network.

Examines the tactics of Osama bin Laden to manipulate Muslims and their feelings of alienation and anger. Popularity of bin Laden and his ability to create a sense of mystery about himself; Idea that the United States government wants to lower bin Laden's profile by talking about him less and reducing his media exposure; Questions concerning his Al Qaeda network and its ability to recruit suicide terrorists.

Discusses Mullah Mohammed Omar, leader of the Islamic Taliban militia. Reasons Omar does not allow himself to be photographed; View that terrorists faced in battle by the United States will be an elusive enemy; Statement of U.S. President George W. Bush that the Taliban hand over Osama bin Laden and his comrades in Al Qaeda; Outlook for a war against terrorism.

The article focuses on the terrorist organization Al Qaeda. Particular attention is given to the violent acts of the group during the summer of 2007 in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Article topics include the leadership of Al Qaeda's Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden, as well as the affect Zawahiri is having on the organization's identity. The author reports that Zawahiri has provoked a potentially serious ideological split within the group over whether he is growing too powerful.

Presents a profile of terrorist Osama bin Laden. Description of his manner and interests; His talent for orchestrating bombing operations; Family life; How he became interested in terrorism; Speculation that he is in hiding.

Discusses the terrorist attack on the United States Naval ship, the USS Cole, in Yemen. How Osama bin Laden is a suspect in the attack; Details on the attack which killed 17 U.S. sailors; Influence of the attack on the Middle East peace negotiations; Views of U.S. President Bill Clinton on the terrorist bombing.

Focuses on attacks on the Al Qaeda stronghold of Tora Bora in Afghanistan. Concern that some Qaeda leaders had escaped into tribal areas of Pakistan; Tribal leadership in the region and the outlook for the escape of Osama bin Laden.