Which of the following is an implicit claim that the author makes in the second paragraph? A
In some cases, governments need to stifle freedom of speech.
B
Religion has been a force holding back the progress of humanity.
C
Man's natural condition is one of suffering and a struggle for survival.
D Loyalty to one's nation is the greatest virtue a person can aspire to have.

B. Religion has been a force holding back the progress of humanity

Explanation:

is it multiple choice

after a more than a decade and a half of combating al qaeda (aq) in afghanistan and pakistan,

the united states faces a diverse array of threats from al qaeda affiliates in the middle east and

africa. while senior al qaeda figures reportedly remain based in pakistan, the network includes

a number of affiliates across the middle east and africa including al qaeda in the arabian

peninsula (aqap), al qaeda in the islamic maghreb (aqim), and al shabaab. al qaeda also

retains a small but possibly growing presence in afghanistan. u.s. officials have stated that al

qaeda still maintains a foothold in syria through its ties to hay’at tahrir al sham (formerly

known as the nusra front), though the exact nature of that relationship may be evolving. this

report examines the threat posed by al qaeda affiliates in the middle east and africa as described

by u.s. officials and outside observers, as well as the u.s. approach to date in responding to these

threats. this was all i could find hope this : )