appointed as leader. he didn't even release the perfunctory audio and video messages baghdadi would release from time to time. he did none of that. in fact, he seems to never have left his house. but we did find out later that bin laden was indeed active, involved in planning, involved in the strategic vision for the group, so there was no question he was involved in that kind of ti activity, at least from his hideout in syria. >> what is isis able to carry out aside from jasyria and iraqn western targets? >> one thing they tell you to do in addition to these regional affiliates, some that are quite impressive, was this messaging operation which were always part of this islamic mission. they always wanted to protect themselves is not just powerful and important, but to kget them