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In the spectrum of contemporary terrorist leaders Osama bin Laden had no equal.  As a leader , who has employed violence in pursuit of his political aims and objectives , he stands out in many many ways.  For over a decade Osama bin Laden has inspired , instigated and supported Islamic terrorists Islamist  guerrillas and terrorists , bringing about a multitude of deaths and much human suffering.  In the world trade center attack alone , the victims were from 100 different nationalities.  Second he built a popular following throughout the Islamist world , being almost revered in Muslim circles in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and among first and second generation migrants in North America, Europe and Australia.   Nor has his popularity waned  despite evidence that he masterminded  the worst terrorist attack in history.  He continues to be regarded  as the supreme symbol of resistance to U.S. Imperalism .  Third , Osama’s disposition towards his enemies hsa not mellowed in the face of imminent threats on his own life and to his organization.  Even after a U.S. cruise missile attacks in 1998 and more intervention in Afghanistan in late 2001. the tone of his statements has remained constant and unbending.  If not even more strident.  To his admirers, he is unrelenting. neither he nor Al Qaeda will compromise in any manner or thought.

Wit the persistent and constant application of sustained resources, it must be only a question of time before Osama bin Laden is either killed or to prevent capture commits suicide.  Was the man the movement or has the movement gone beyond the indvidual man.  Osmama  has always been aware that because of the high risk nature of his life he will one day be captured or killed.  Would that be the end of Osama bin Laden or just his start as a martyr .  Has he built an ogranization that will outlast him ?  This will be the ultimate test of Osama bin Laden;s qualities and powers of leadership and as a leader.

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