Aq-Zarqawi_Network_Near-Term_Strategies.pdf

-· --- - AQ I Zarq ~: w: i Network near-term Strategies El - ~Tl ~ .:.-0~ 0 -- 1 of 11 -- Overview of AQ/Zarqawi in Iraq • Al Qaida and Zarqawi Network combine to undertake attacks l (b)(1);1.4 (c) [ I Idirectly links Zarqawi to AQ ~. ---~ Senior AQ leadership not in Iraq - some mid-level • CPA/US presence presents some target opportunities, however most are hardened - Prefers to conduct "spectacular" near-simultaneous attacks - Targeting of CF, CPA & infrastructure targets will probably remain...