In "The First Commandment," Brad Thor clarifies a common misconception about the term Al Qaeda, explaining that it does not mean "the base" as often reported by Western media. Instead, the term actually refers to a database.
This database originally comprised the computer files containing information about thousands of mujahideen who were recruited and trained with CIA assistance to combat Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Thor's insights provide a deeper understanding of the origins of Al Qaeda and its historical context.