The JI is the only group with the intention and capability to mount an attack on Bali on such a coordinated level. No other groups can carry out multiple attacks like that.

The ideologues are as equally important as the operational people and he was in close contact with very prominent figures with movements in different countries, particularly the North African region.

This is a golden opportunity for the United States.

You can say he's the No 3 leader.

You can say he's the No. 3 leader. As the chief operations officer, he decides who gets hit and when.

They chose Bali again to humiliate Indonesia, who claimed to have dismantled JI. This shows they are still in business and it will encourage more to join them.

They chose Bali in order to embarrass and humiliate Indonesia, ... Especially in light of reports that said JI has been dismantled, they're now proving that JI is still capable.

They chose Bali in order to embarrass and humiliate Indonesia. Especially in light of reports that said JI has been dismantled, they're now proving that JI is still capable.

The Bali bomb was designed to cause maximum fatalities and casualties.

It is very likely the attacks were meant to affect the peace process between Pakistan and India.