by Scott Ott
(2004-12-08) -- New reform measures pushed through by Usama bin Laden would create a more centralized Al Qaeda network with clear lines of authority, according to a spokesman for the reclusive Muslim theologian.
The changes were inspired by the U.S. intelligence reform bill, which passed the House of Representatives last night, 336-75.
The International Jihad Reform Act of 2004 creates a new Cave-level post (similar to a U.S. cabinet-level post) of Global Intelligence Director and a Global Counter-Counter-Terrorism Center to coordinate information from the far-flung network of terror cells that have done a poor job of communicating across cell walls.
Many inside Al Qaeda blame "territorial squabbles" for the failure to completely achieve its 9/11 objectives and for the lack of effective operations on U.S. soil since then. Bin Laden's reform efforts have met resistance from entrenched cell bureaucrats who value their independence.
"This new, more hierarchical structure will help us to achieve the lofty goals of jihad," said a spokesman for Mr. Bin Laden at Al-Jazeera TV. "We'll have more efficient sharing of information, more orderly cave meetings and better accountability in the event we suffer more post-9/11 tragic failures."
Despite Mr. Bin Laden's support, Al Qaeda reforms may still face opposition from representatives in the House of Saud, where some members have concerns about border security.
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