Articles related to "Al Qaeda"
Clarke's Collateral Damage
Shame on Richard Clarke for politicizing the 9/11 Inquiry
richard clarke • iraq • al qaeda • bin laden
Shame on Richard Clarke for politicizing the 9/11 Inquiry
richard clarke • iraq • al qaeda • bin laden
Foolish Consistency
Writing in The Nation, Robert Scheer exhibits a foolish consistency.
robert scheer • the nation • al qaeda
Writing in The Nation, Robert Scheer exhibits a foolish consistency.
robert scheer • the nation • al qaeda
Commission of Omission
The 9/11 Commission, chartered with investingating the events on 9/11, has become politicized and its findings skewed by media determined to alter the outcome of the elections against the Administration, regardless of the actual findings.
9/11 commission • terrorist • al qaeda • burlingname • debra
The 9/11 Commission, chartered with investingating the events on 9/11, has become politicized and its findings skewed by media determined to alter the outcome of the elections against the Administration, regardless of the actual findings.
9/11 commission • terrorist • al qaeda • burlingname • debra
A Just War Revisited
Is our current military involvement in Afghanistan right? You bet it is. Here's why (and it's not about revenge).
us navy • navy • afganistan • terrorism • taliban
Is our current military involvement in Afghanistan right? You bet it is. Here's why (and it's not about revenge).
us navy • navy • afganistan • terrorism • taliban
A War of Ideas, Part I
The war on terrorism is as much about ideas as it is about armed combat, but that doesn't mean that combat is worth any less than fighting the ideas.
war • terrorism • terror • al qaeda • friedman
The war on terrorism is as much about ideas as it is about armed combat, but that doesn't mean that combat is worth any less than fighting the ideas.
war • terrorism • terror • al qaeda • friedman
Afghanistan Needs More Than Just Troops
As both presidential candidates call for more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, there is a growing realization that more than military force will be needed.
afghanistan • nato • pakistan • iraq • al qaeda
As both presidential candidates call for more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, there is a growing realization that more than military force will be needed.
afghanistan • nato • pakistan • iraq • al qaeda
Biodefense Strategy
The war on terrorist supporting states is far from over, but the similarities to a person's fight with cancer is remarkable.
cancer • spread • fight • tumor • terrorism
The war on terrorist supporting states is far from over, but the similarities to a person's fight with cancer is remarkable.
cancer • spread • fight • tumor • terrorism
Getting It Wrong - Again
The national media is embarrassed again as the radically misrepresent the conclusions of the preliminary staff report of the 9/11 Commission.
9/11 commissions • ny times
The national media is embarrassed again as the radically misrepresent the conclusions of the preliminary staff report of the 9/11 Commission.
9/11 commissions • ny times
Iraq to Assume Responsibility for Anbar Province
United States Marines in al Anbar Province, Iraq, are set to hand over their security responsibilities to Iraqi forces at the beginning of September.
iraq's anbar province • nato in afghanistan • syria's foreign fighters • baghdad violence • battle for fallujah
United States Marines in al Anbar Province, Iraq, are set to hand over their security responsibilities to Iraqi forces at the beginning of September.
iraq's anbar province • nato in afghanistan • syria's foreign fighters • baghdad violence • battle for fallujah
Is Pakistan More Dangerous than Iran?
Pakistan has the nuclear weapons and now is forming an Islamic Government similar to Iran. Shouldn't the U.S. be a little more worried about Pakistan?
pakistan • musharaff • united states • iran • nuclear weapons
Pakistan has the nuclear weapons and now is forming an Islamic Government similar to Iran. Shouldn't the U.S. be a little more worried about Pakistan?
pakistan • musharaff • united states • iran • nuclear weapons
Musharraf's Resignation and the War on Terror
The announced resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has significant implications for the U.S. war on terrorism.
pakistan • afghanistan • musharraf • nato • war on terror
The announced resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has significant implications for the U.S. war on terrorism.
pakistan • afghanistan • musharraf • nato • war on terror
Obama's Advantage Over Al-Qaeda
The highest Office In The U.S. Having Been Won By An African-American Man With The Middle Name "Hussein" Could Undoutably Give Young Islamic Extremist's Pause.
president -elect • president elect barack obama • obama • al-qaeda • obama's administration
The highest Office In The U.S. Having Been Won By An African-American Man With The Middle Name "Hussein" Could Undoutably Give Young Islamic Extremist's Pause.
president -elect • president elect barack obama • obama • al-qaeda • obama's administration
Reassessing Al Qaeda
Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc., wrote an assessment for the Washington Post this past weekend of al Qaeda on its twentieth anniversary.
bin laden • afghanistan • al qaeda • terrorism • war on terror
Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc., wrote an assessment for the Washington Post this past weekend of al Qaeda on its twentieth anniversary.
bin laden • afghanistan • al qaeda • terrorism • war on terror
Replacing Musharraf
The United States must disassociate itself from the Pakistani President without rupturing its relationship with the Pakistani military.
pakistan • military coup • pakistani politics • musharraf • pakistani president musharraf
The United States must disassociate itself from the Pakistani President without rupturing its relationship with the Pakistani military.
pakistan • military coup • pakistani politics • musharraf • pakistani president musharraf
SPECIAL---History in the Making
An analysis of the counterattack mounted by U.S. and British forces on Sunday, October 7th, 2001.
aviation • air force • september 11th • bin laden • al qaeda
An analysis of the counterattack mounted by U.S. and British forces on Sunday, October 7th, 2001.
aviation • air force • september 11th • bin laden • al qaeda
SPECIAL---The Anthrax Scare
Another Current Events special feature. This article takes a look at the new phenomenon of bioterrorism that has swept the U.S. since October 4th.
anthrax • terrorism • bioterrorism • bin laden • al-qaeda
Another Current Events special feature. This article takes a look at the new phenomenon of bioterrorism that has swept the U.S. since October 4th.
anthrax • terrorism • bioterrorism • bin laden • al-qaeda
Terminal Security
The gripe-of-the-month is airport security.
airport • terrorist • security • guard • al qaeda
The gripe-of-the-month is airport security.
airport • terrorist • security • guard • al qaeda
The Petraeus Strategy in Afghanistan
As General Petraeus assumes control of Central Command, his responsibility will expand from an Iraq focus to include the fight against a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan.
iraq • iran • afghanistan • petraeus • taliban
As General Petraeus assumes control of Central Command, his responsibility will expand from an Iraq focus to include the fight against a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan.
iraq • iran • afghanistan • petraeus • taliban
The Spies, the Military, and the Courts
The art of espionage is as old as the arts of diplomacy and war. All it takes is a little money and a vague indication that the other side may have some information that could change the balance of power. Sometimes espionage serves a valuable purpose. Usually it does not.
spies in the us military • al-qaeda operatives in cuba • spies and translators
The art of espionage is as old as the arts of diplomacy and war. All it takes is a little money and a vague indication that the other side may have some information that could change the balance of power. Sometimes espionage serves a valuable purpose. Usually it does not.
spies in the us military • al-qaeda operatives in cuba • spies and translators
The War on Terror - Two Years Later
Who can forget the shock and horror of that day only two years ago when the "war on terror" began because of the deeds of a few radical Islamic fanatics? Two years later, what has that "war on terror" accomplished?
finding al-qaeda • war on terror
Who can forget the shock and horror of that day only two years ago when the "war on terror" began because of the deeds of a few radical Islamic fanatics? Two years later, what has that "war on terror" accomplished?
finding al-qaeda • war on terror
Understanding Who Are the Taliban
While the media reports about the Taliban or al-Qaeda fighting US and NATO troops in Afghanistan, there is a general lack of understanding of exactly who are the Taliban
taliban and afghanistan • taliban and pakistan • afghan insurgency • afghan militants • al-qaeda and afghanistan
While the media reports about the Taliban or al-Qaeda fighting US and NATO troops in Afghanistan, there is a general lack of understanding of exactly who are the Taliban
taliban and afghanistan • taliban and pakistan • afghan insurgency • afghan militants • al-qaeda and afghanistan
Applying the Iraqi Surge Strategy to Afghanistan
Barack Obama and the US military have been advocating a troop "surge" strategy for Afghanistan as a solution to the war. A solution which poses serious risks.
afghanistan and iraq • iraq surge afghanistan • obama and afghanistan • obama foreign policy • war in afghanistan
Barack Obama and the US military have been advocating a troop "surge" strategy for Afghanistan as a solution to the war. A solution which poses serious risks.
afghanistan and iraq • iraq surge afghanistan • obama and afghanistan • obama foreign policy • war in afghanistan
American Valor
American forces provide a necessary demonstration of valor in Gardez.
afghanistan • gardez
American forces provide a necessary demonstration of valor in Gardez.
afghanistan • gardez
Terrorism and Pornography
German police in Hamburg and Berlin recently obtained permission to explore the hard drive on Mohammed Motassadeq's computer as part of the seemingly endless investigation into his links to the 9/11 hijackers. Rather than finding useful data on al-Qaeda, inspectors found a computer full of pornography retrieved from the Internet.
mohammed motassadeq • motassadeq trial • german investigations into terrorism and terrorist
German police in Hamburg and Berlin recently obtained permission to explore the hard drive on Mohammed Motassadeq's computer as part of the seemingly endless investigation into his links to the 9/11 hijackers. Rather than finding useful data on al-Qaeda, inspectors found a computer full of pornography retrieved from the Internet.
mohammed motassadeq • motassadeq trial • german investigations into terrorism and terrorist
Why America Slept
Complacent at the end of the Cold War, America largely ignored the threat posed by rising Islamic extremism. The history of this complacency is docuemnted int Gerald Posner's "Why America Slept"
gerald posner • why america slept • terroism
Complacent at the end of the Cold War, America largely ignored the threat posed by rising Islamic extremism. The history of this complacency is docuemnted int Gerald Posner's "Why America Slept"
gerald posner • why america slept • terroism
7 Years in Afghanistan, Is the Millitary Winning
Inept planning, partisan politics and insufficient military support places American troops in harms way. Not losing a battle does not mean you are winning the war!
vietnam • afghanistan • war on terror • sun tzu • art of war
Inept planning, partisan politics and insufficient military support places American troops in harms way. Not losing a battle does not mean you are winning the war!
vietnam • afghanistan • war on terror • sun tzu • art of war
Crooks, Criminals, and the Pursuit of Justice
On 13 February two important events occurred. One was the trial of the former Yugoslav dictator Slobodan Milosevic. The other event was the arraignment of John Walker Lindh, the American who was captured while fighting with the Taleban in Afghanistan.
war crimes trials • international war crimes tribunal • americans in the taleban
On 13 February two important events occurred. One was the trial of the former Yugoslav dictator Slobodan Milosevic. The other event was the arraignment of John Walker Lindh, the American who was captured while fighting with the Taleban in Afghanistan.
war crimes trials • international war crimes tribunal • americans in the taleban
Dangerous Countries for Tourists
The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.
dangerous countries for tourists • kidnappings • terrorism • civil war • natural disasters
The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.
dangerous countries for tourists • kidnappings • terrorism • civil war • natural disasters
Gretchen Peters Examines Afghan Drug Trade
Fighting terrorism will require going after the drug traffickers in Afghanistan and Pakistan. So far very little has been done to interrupt the flow of money to Al Qaeda.
gretchen peters • review of seeds of terror • the taliban and drug trade • al qaeda and drug traffickers • heroin trade in afghanistan and pakistan
Fighting terrorism will require going after the drug traffickers in Afghanistan and Pakistan. So far very little has been done to interrupt the flow of money to Al Qaeda.
gretchen peters • review of seeds of terror • the taliban and drug trade • al qaeda and drug traffickers • heroin trade in afghanistan and pakistan
Guantanamo Bay
Guantanamo Bay is perhaps one of America's biggest scandals of the last decade, and now the whole world is waiting to see what President Obama will do about it.
guantanamo bay • president obama • human rights • bush administration atrocities • guantanamo bay detainees
Guantanamo Bay is perhaps one of America's biggest scandals of the last decade, and now the whole world is waiting to see what President Obama will do about it.
guantanamo bay • president obama • human rights • bush administration atrocities • guantanamo bay detainees
Pentagon Memorial Set to be Unveiled
In a few weeks, the United States Defense Department will dedicate a memorial to the airline and Pentagon victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
pentagon memorial • terrorist attacks • september 11th 2001 • terrorism • afghanistan
In a few weeks, the United States Defense Department will dedicate a memorial to the airline and Pentagon victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
pentagon memorial • terrorist attacks • september 11th 2001 • terrorism • afghanistan
The Truth about Suicide Bombing
The idea that suicide bombings are encouraged in Islam is completely false. Any Islamic fatwa supporting it is rejected by the teachings of Islam.
suicide bombing • suicide bombers • dr. mahmoud el-zahar • hamas • fatwa on suicide bombing
The idea that suicide bombings are encouraged in Islam is completely false. Any Islamic fatwa supporting it is rejected by the teachings of Islam.
suicide bombing • suicide bombers • dr. mahmoud el-zahar • hamas • fatwa on suicide bombing
Thinking Through Anxiety and Global Conditions
Finding stability these days is hard. If fear, worry, and tension are overwhelming, take heart. There's hope for the world yet.
anxiety and global conditions • economic recovery fears • al qaeda and terrorism • fears about 2012 • chronic anxiety
Finding stability these days is hard. If fear, worry, and tension are overwhelming, take heart. There's hope for the world yet.
anxiety and global conditions • economic recovery fears • al qaeda and terrorism • fears about 2012 • chronic anxiety
US-wanted Cleric Named To Post
Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, a hardliner in the Islamic Courts, is named as head of parliament
somalia • islamic courts • sheikh hassan dahir aweys • somalia politics • taliban
Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, a hardliner in the Islamic Courts, is named as head of parliament
somalia • islamic courts • sheikh hassan dahir aweys • somalia politics • taliban
Vapor Trails
The war on terrorism isn't just about connecting the dots and identifying the failures of imagination, but it requires law enforcement and intelligence agencies to follow the vapor trails that the terrorists give off earlier and earlier to prevent another 9/11 mass casualty terrorist attack.
vapor • trail • terrorist • al • qaeda
The war on terrorism isn't just about connecting the dots and identifying the failures of imagination, but it requires law enforcement and intelligence agencies to follow the vapor trails that the terrorists give off earlier and earlier to prevent another 9/11 mass casualty terrorist attack.
vapor • trail • terrorist • al • qaeda
Yielding to the Global Bully
The Spanish surrender to terror.
madrid bombing • prime minister jose maria aznar
The Spanish surrender to terror.
madrid bombing • prime minister jose maria aznar
Alias Does Battle with 24 and Prime Suspect
"Alias," "24" and "Prime Suspect" go head to head on Sunday. Network shows face the axe. "Frontline" examines the life of an Al Queda informant. TV Land wants viewers to pick their favorite TV dads. This week in television history remembers "Real People."
alias • 24 • prime suspect • helen mirren • pbs
"Alias," "24" and "Prime Suspect" go head to head on Sunday. Network shows face the axe. "Frontline" examines the life of an Al Queda informant. TV Land wants viewers to pick their favorite TV dads. This week in television history remembers "Real People."
alias • 24 • prime suspect • helen mirren • pbs
In Search of an Election Surprise
In the New Republic John Judis suggests that the Bush Adminsitration is not only going after AL Qaeda terrorists, it has planned the annoucement of such a capture during a three-day window during the Democratic National Convention. For that to be realistic, the Pakistanis must have already captured a "high value target." Who is Mr. Judis?
john judis • high value target • afghanistan
In the New Republic John Judis suggests that the Bush Adminsitration is not only going after AL Qaeda terrorists, it has planned the annoucement of such a capture during a three-day window during the Democratic National Convention. For that to be realistic, the Pakistanis must have already captured a "high value target." Who is Mr. Judis?
john judis • high value target • afghanistan
Commissions, Inquiries, and Effectiveness
What are some things governments tend to do effectively? Spend money? Yes. Create, sponsor, and fund commissions to investigate serious issues? Yes. Continue to express support for these commissions regardless of the absurdity of their findings? Absolutely.
investigative commissions • investigating sept.11 • global terrorism • us war on terror
What are some things governments tend to do effectively? Spend money? Yes. Create, sponsor, and fund commissions to investigate serious issues? Yes. Continue to express support for these commissions regardless of the absurdity of their findings? Absolutely.
investigative commissions • investigating sept.11 • global terrorism • us war on terror
New Strategies for Baghdad
Violence is down in Baghdad and the American and Iraqi governments must capitalize on the relative peace.
baghdad • war on terror • the "surge" • the "surge" is working • iraqi capital
Violence is down in Baghdad and the American and Iraqi governments must capitalize on the relative peace.
baghdad • war on terror • the "surge" • the "surge" is working • iraqi capital
Harold and Kumar Blaze Stereotypes
Released in 2004, "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle" reveals insights about the characters and American society and takes the average stoner comedy down in flames.
harold & kumar go to white castle • harold • kumar • john cho • kal penn
Released in 2004, "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle" reveals insights about the characters and American society and takes the average stoner comedy down in flames.
harold & kumar go to white castle • harold • kumar • john cho • kal penn
Needing Help From Abby
Reconciling pre-war assessments of WMD and the latest information is difficult. "Still Confused" asks for help from Abby.
iraq • wmd • abby
Reconciling pre-war assessments of WMD and the latest information is difficult. "Still Confused" asks for help from Abby.
iraq • wmd • abby
Pakistan’s Nuclear Dilemma
Pakistan's nuclear warheads are more of a risk in the region. Political tensions rise after the assassination of Bhutto, political unrest, and Musharraf's fall from grace
pakistan's nuclear program • pervez musharraf • benazir bhutto assassination • atomic warheads • highly enriched uranium
Pakistan's nuclear warheads are more of a risk in the region. Political tensions rise after the assassination of Bhutto, political unrest, and Musharraf's fall from grace
pakistan's nuclear program • pervez musharraf • benazir bhutto assassination • atomic warheads • highly enriched uranium
War in Somalia
For several months the threat of war has loomed inside Somalia. Ethiopian troops protecting Somalia's interim government are now battling fighters loyal to Islamists.
somalia war • ethiopia war • horn of africa war • union of islamic courts • transitional federal government
For several months the threat of war has loomed inside Somalia. Ethiopian troops protecting Somalia's interim government are now battling fighters loyal to Islamists.
somalia war • ethiopia war • horn of africa war • union of islamic courts • transitional federal government
Labor Protests in Dubai
UAE Law # 8 & 12 govern Labor Law: "Trade unions do not exist [and]...Strikes are forbidden." The law is simple & direct. Deviations result in fines, jail and deportation
labor protests • worker demonstrations • strikes in dubai • worker deportations • dubai arests
UAE Law # 8 & 12 govern Labor Law: "Trade unions do not exist [and]...Strikes are forbidden." The law is simple & direct. Deviations result in fines, jail and deportation
labor protests • worker demonstrations • strikes in dubai • worker deportations • dubai arests
Dealing with Combatants in Guantanamo
The capture of irregular forces in Afghanistan poses some interesting questions about appropriate application of the rules of war. Congress should step in and step up an appropriate protocol.
The capture of irregular forces in Afghanistan poses some interesting questions about appropriate application of the rules of war. Congress should step in and step up an appropriate protocol.
Obama and Iranian Cooperation in Afghanistan
Several strategies are offered to win the Afghan war, whether by sending more troops or withdrawing them. Either way, Iran's cooperation could to be the key to success.
obama foreign policy • america foreign policy • obama and iran • iran and afghanistan • iran foreign policy
Several strategies are offered to win the Afghan war, whether by sending more troops or withdrawing them. Either way, Iran's cooperation could to be the key to success.
obama foreign policy • america foreign policy • obama and iran • iran and afghanistan • iran foreign policy
War, Religion, and Civilization
Why do some groups rarely fight each other while other groups engage in warfare rather frequently? The answers are varied, complex, and inextricable from human nature.
war on terrorism • middle east politics • nature of war • war and society • origins of war
Why do some groups rarely fight each other while other groups engage in warfare rather frequently? The answers are varied, complex, and inextricable from human nature.
war on terrorism • middle east politics • nature of war • war and society • origins of war
Warring, Voting, and Leading
Think of all the usual allegations that are part of a claim that some person or group is racist: "They discriminated!"; "They burned the home and the crops!"; "They have no clue about the true meaning of civil rights!". This is not a trek into the American south during the 1960s. This is what is happening now in southern Africa and more precisely in Zimbabwe.
crisis in zimbabwe • robert mugabe • zimbabwe independence • rhodesia • conflict diamonds
Think of all the usual allegations that are part of a claim that some person or group is racist: "They discriminated!"; "They burned the home and the crops!"; "They have no clue about the true meaning of civil rights!". This is not a trek into the American south during the 1960s. This is what is happening now in southern Africa and more precisely in Zimbabwe.
crisis in zimbabwe • robert mugabe • zimbabwe independence • rhodesia • conflict diamonds
More Media Wars, "fair and balanced"
When libertarian pundits dis each other, the fun flies! And FOX is sueing over "fair and balanced" reporting.
media • media issues • fox • libertarians
When libertarian pundits dis each other, the fun flies! And FOX is sueing over "fair and balanced" reporting.
media • media issues • fox • libertarians
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