However, Western security sources see AQAP as a major and growing threat both to "far" and "near" enemies.

然而，西方世界安全部门却把AQAP视作对“远的”和“近的”敌人的主要威胁。

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In his struggle to stay in power, Mr Saleh often argued that AQAP would thrive in a Yemen bereft of his leadership, especially when seeking money and weapons from abroad.

萨利赫先生竭力保住权力，经常争辩道AQAP可能因为也门失去他的领导而蓬勃生长，特别是在向国外争取钱和武器的时候。

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Take Said Ali al-Shiri, who co-founded Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in 2009.

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Abdulmutallab had been recruited by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) for the Detroit mission.

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And we have been very clear about the threat posed by AQAP and by AQIM.

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