No end to leader's bloody legacy | The Australian: "OSAMA bin Laden influenced the contemporary wave of global terrorism more than any other terrorist figure. While his own group al-Qa'ida spearheaded the most devastating attacks, bin Laden built a global terror network by bringing together like-minded groups from conflict zones in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Both operationally and ideologically, al-Qa'ida influenced insurgent and terrorist groups and spawned a movement that will outlive its founder and leader.
For three decades straddling two centuries, bin Laden played a significant role in globalising terrorism. In the Muslim world, he played the most decisive role in spreading the tactic of suicide terrorism. Having conducted mass fatality attacks against the US, bin Laden provoked the US, its allies and friends to intervene in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Although puritanical in his belief, bin Laden also harnessed modern communications platforms to politicise, radicalise and mobilise millions of supporters and sympathisers.
Most importantly, he crafted an ideology of deep hatred against the West and against non-Muslims. He could communicate complex messages in simple words. Speaking softly with a Koran in one hand and an AK47 in the other, he built mass appeal across the Muslim world."
Sept 21, 2015 International Day of Peace Celebration at Lyceum University Cavite, Philippines
Ambassador Zara Bayla Juan, Sailing for Peace #PeaceDay
