Over a decade has passed since the United States launched the global war on terror in the aftermath of tragic September 11 incident, yet thedefeat of Al-Qaeda seems a far cry. This pre - emptive war, spread acrossthe globe, is falling short of achieving its goals as the threat of Al-Qaedato the security of the US and other allied countries is still very muchalive. This global war seems to have no definitive end. This paper arguesthat the lack of synergy in the global alliance between the US andMuslim countries, where Al- Qaeda has found safe havens, is the keycause of failure. The Muslim states are either weak to establish its writon both the material and ideational aspects of life in its societies or theydo not share the US threat perception about Al- Qaeda. This leaves theefforts of joint counter- terrorism in doldrums. This paper predicts thatlack of will and ability in the partner countries of the US will ensure thecontinuation of international terrorism.