Aqap linked operatives have also attempted, unsuccessfully, to strike the u. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula, yemenbased militant group, formed in 2009 by the merger of radical networks in saudi arabia and yemen and linked to attacks in yemen, saudi arabia, the united states, and france. Aqap120 edition 2 nato quality assurance requirements for production is a nato unclassified publication. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine and, in some cases, reportedly used its bomb. Each isorequirement may have one or more nato supplements. This was due, argues steinberg, to a purer salafi interpretation of islamic law and jihad, versus the more pragmatic alqaeda. Annex f guidance on the application of aqap 2110 within a. Aqap has operated in yemen since 2009 as a successor to previously active aq. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title aqap. It supersedes the first edition of aqap 120 which should be destroyed in accordance with the. Alqaeda has a long history in yemen, where it has not only played a role. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap council on foreign.
Jul 01, 2010 aqap ideologues have mentioned his book before. How allied and us strategy in yemen contributes to aqaps survival. Nato guidance onaqap22102006 nato supplementary software quality assurance requirements to aqap 2110free terramodel user manual pdf aqap 2210 espanol english. Scope this document establishes requirements for a quality system, herein referred to as the system, to be established and maintained by the contractor for the purpose of demonstrating that. The yemenbased al qaeda affiliate, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, released its 12 th edition of the englishlanguage magazine inspire. Aqap alqaeda in the arabian peninsula counter extremism. Current and former leaders al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. Nato encyclopedia archived this is a compilation of archived online topic pages which explain every aspect of the organization. Aqap hashad a handful of key leaders, some in which are still alive and active threats, and some in which are deceased.
The focus of this report is on the history of al qaeda, known or attributed actions and suspected capabilities of the organization and nonaligned entities, and an analysis of select regional al qaeda affiliates. The quality plan specifies how all contract requirements are fulfilled, including aqap requirements required in the contract. It is permissible to distribute copies of this publication to contractors and. It supersedes the first edition of aqap120 which should be destroyed in accordance with the. Lines of small clouds cling to the margins of the dust plumes south of oman lower right. The west failed to predict the emergence of alqaeda in new forms across the middle east and north africa. Guidance for the application of aqap 2110 within a. Purpose this publication defines the nato requirements for a quality plan in accordance with aqap2310, aqap2110 and aqap2210. The allied quality assurance publications aqap are standards for quality assurance systems that have been developed by nato. This naturalcolor satellite image shows the dense part of the cloud approaching yemen lower left and translucent swirls of dust over the arabian sea. Aqap 100, general guidance on nato quality assurance. Directly or indirectly engaged in, preparing, planning, assisting in or fostering the doing of terrorist acts. This was the deadliest terror attack in argentinas history. This issue is titled, shattered, a story about change, with the cover story focusing on how americas role as a superpower has essentially been shattered in the post911 world.
Its rapid expansion may mark the start of an effort to consolidate control over a contiguous area in south yemen that it could really govern. Aqap was founded in 2009 by nasir alwuhayshi, said alshihri, qasim alraymi and m ohamad alawfi. Aqap2edition 1 nato quality assurance requirements for inspection and test is a natopfp unclassified publication. Since june, aqap has released four inspire guides reintroducing tactical information from its longer englishlanguage magazine, inspire. The agreement of interested nations to use this publication is recorded in stanag 4107. Aqap 120 edition 2 nato quality assurance requirements for production is a nato unclassified publication. The jihadist should also be well aware of the timing and schedule of the train, including the route the. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula releases 12th issue of. In his book,the last refuge, gregory johnsen addressed the discrepancies between yemen and other arab governments in their support for the jihad in afghanistan against the soviets, especially as more arab fighters traveled to.
The emergence of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. It was jointly developed by nato and industry representatives for use by nato. The magazine is one of the many ways aqap uses the internet to reach its audience. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. It supersedes the fmt edition of aqap 120 wbicb should be destroyed in accordance wieb the local. The growth of aqap has led american officials to indicate that yemen could become al qaedas next operational and.
Aqap publishes guide for derailing trains in the us, europe. Read cnn s fast facts about aqap, which stands for al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. Jun 16, 2015 read cnn s fast facts about aqap, which stands for al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. Tbe agreement of interested nstions to use im publication is recorded in stanag 410g. This issue is titled, shattered, a story about change, with the cover story focusing on how americas role as a superpower has. It was blindsided by the isis sweep across syria and iraq, which at least.
This document has been prepared and issued to provide information and guidance on the application of aqap 2110 when the supplier adheres to the provisions of 9100. Aqap 120edtion 2 nato quality assurance requirements for production is a nato unclassified publication. It supersedes the fmt edition of aqap120 wbicb should be destroyed in accordance wieb the local. The supplements are grouped under the isorequirement. The evolution can be complicated, but the important distinction to make is that aqap as it is known today is the result of a merger between two separate al qaeda operations al qaeda in saudi arabia aqsa and. Brian whitaker, the birth of modern yemen ebook, 2009. Aqap has carried out violent jihadist attacks both domestically and internationally in service of alqaedas ideology. In yemen, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap seeks to strengthen and build its support base through a focus on the local fight. Since its inception, al qaeda has aspired to create a safe haven in yemen,where it has operated against u. Aqap120edtion 2 nato quality assurance requirements for production is a nato unclassified publication. Int foreword the purchasers quality assurance requirements stated in this document, are based on the experience that quality management of the entire software development process is the key to achieving software quality in complex and mission critical computer systems such as weapon.
The aim of the aqap agreement is to define standards for quality assurance of defence products. The jihadist should also be well aware of the timing and schedule of the train, including the route the targeted train will take. It provides guidance on the interpretation and use of the requirements found in the aqap 2000 series. What further becomes clear when considering aqaps history in the country is that. Aqaps expansion of a popular base and its safe havens threatens u. The growth of aqap has led american officials to indicate that yemen could become al. Is o 9001, iso 14001, ohsas 18001 with aqap standards. Shortly after the 911 attacks, alqaedas training manual was translated by the associated press, which. This document is published as aqap 2009 annex f and 97. Official flaglogo of aqapalqaida in the arabian peninsula aqap is a sunni extremist group based in yemen that has orchestrated numerous highprofile terrorist attacks. Although the group carries out most of its attacks inside yemen, aqap is widely known for carrying out the fatal. Aqap has undertaken the following activities to achieve its objectives. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change. Purpose this publication defines the nato requirements for a quality plan in accordance with aqap 2310, aqap 2110 and aqap 2210.
So, this is also not enough to bring into question the authenticity of the document. Saudi arabia, the gulf, and the new regional landscape. Aqap, which is now better funded and armed than at any point in its history, has. A thick dust cloud travels southward from saudi arabias rub al khali sand sea towards the edge of the arabian peninsula. Studies, the management of security cooperation green book. The first military actions by the trump administration in yemen bode poorly for the prospect of smartly and effectively countering aqap.
Al qaeda is pursuing a global strategy of enmeshing its forces in local movements and militias. Aqap expanding behind yemens frontlines critical threats. A story about change, argues that the 911 attacks were a turning point in american history. The agreement of interested nations to use this publication is recorded in stanag 4108. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap is a sunni terrorist organization and al qaeda aq affiliate based in yemen. The evolution can be complicated, but the important distinction to make is that aqap as it is known today is the result of a merger between two separate al qaeda operations al qaeda in saudi arabia aqsa and al qaeda in yemen aqiy. Aqap has controlled al mukalla since april 2, 2015, and seized control of al hawta on january 25, 2016. In short, there is nothing new or novel about terrorist governance, particularly. Aqap 170, nato guide for the delegation of government quality assurance. The history of modern instructional material can be traced back to at least the late 1800s and bombmaking manuals produced by anarchist groups, a trend that con tinued to grow in the 1900s, with examples such as the minimanual of the urban.
Aqap170, nato guide for the delegation of government quality assurance. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap is the union of alqaeda s branches in saudi arabia and yemen. A history of the world in 6 glasses by tom standage. Umar farouk abdulmutallab attempted to bomb pdf a detroitbound jet on christmas day, 2009, but failed. A deliverable quality plan is the document that meets the requirements of this aqap and is to be delivered by the supplier to the gqar andor the acquirer as required in the applicable contract 1. Aqap21 nato quality assurance requirements for final. This is part one of a threepart series on the capabilities and impediments for al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, the yemenbased al qaeda franchise. Ix aqap150 edition 2 ix original reverse blank aqap150e. Nov 17, 2016 since june, aqap has released four inspire guides reintroducing tactical information from its longer englishlanguage magazine, inspire. A history of the world in 6 glasses tells the story of humanity from the stone age to the as tom standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. The growth of aqap has led american officials to indicate that yemen could become al qaedas next operational and training hub for the groups militants. Special forces raid in albayda governorate, a critical battleground between pro and antihuthi forces, killed a u. These standards are an integral part of contracts awarded in the military field involving nato member countries. Aqap2070 edition 1 nato mutual government quality assurance gqa process is a natopfp unclassified publication.
Int foreword the purchasers quality assurance requirements stated in this document, are based on the experience that quality management of the entire software development process is the key. Guido steinberg presents an analysis of aqap and isis in saudi arabia. Aqaps february gains secure its access to the key route linking its al mukalla stronghold to jaar. The civil war in yemen is providing an ideal operational.
Aqap says the lone mujahid can overcome this security measure by placing the derail tool on the rails approximately 10 minutes before the train passes by. Aqap, formed in 2009, has not been able to perpetrate a major attack in the kingdom. Jun 10, 2016 aqap was founded in 2009 by nasir alwuhayshi, said alshihri, qasim alraymi and m ohamad alawfi. The emergence of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap and. Allied quality assurance publications, nato standards for quality assurance. Part three discusses the domestic and transnational constraints of aqap. Aqap100, general guidance on nato quality assurance. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula antidefamation league. These shorter publications allow rapid dissemination of aqap messages following global attacks, as was the case three days after the mass casualty operation in nice, france on july 14. Iso 8402, quality management and quality assurance vocabulary aim 1.
The long war journal has obtained a copy of the magazine, which is published as a pdf file online the cover story of the magazine, shattered. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, described by the u. Aqap specifically seeks to establish a caliphate and implement sharia law in yemen, and from there aspires to spread this system throughout the arabian peninsula. Ix aqap 150 edition 2 ix original reverse blank aqap150e.
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