Students assess the threat posed by Al Qaeda and associated Muslim extremists groups to American citizens and interests in the United States and abroad. Specifically you will evaluate the likelihood that the aforementioned groups will successfully employ Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in the form of nuclear materials and/or explosive devices against the U.S.

1. Diagram the link between Chechen separatists and Al Qaeda.

2. Analyze the reports concerning the transfer of nuclear weapons-grade materials and/or tactical nuclear weapons to Al Qaeda.

3. Develop strategies to mitigate the threat.

4. Identify the extent of the Iranian nuclear threat.