It took 17 years for Al Qaeda to announce its new leader . That could be sign of disagreement over Osama bin Laden . When the founder and leader of any organization dies , it 's a challenge to thrive . Al Qaeda is losing the war of ideas . al-Zawahiri lacks the charisma and oratory of al-Zawahiri .
It took 17 years for Al Qaeda to announce its new leader . That could be sign of disagreement over Osama bin Laden . Al Qaeda is losing the war of ideas . al-Zawahiri lacks the charisma and oratory of al-Zawahiri .