After Osama: China?
In the war between the United States and al-Qaeda, the big winner is: China.
WikiLeaks: Gitmo Guards’ Rewards System for Detainees Backfires
Ironically, relaxing the rules for a troubled young Guantanamo detainee facilitated his suicide.
Osama bin Laden’s American Legacy
Osama bin Laden had more impact on America than on the Middle East.
A Generation Exhales with Bin Laden’s Death
For young people raised in the shadow of the war on terrorism, the al-Qaeda leader’s death offers a moment of relief, even as the war continues.
Take-No-Prisoners War
We may have Killed the 9-11 mastermind, but the Global War on Terror is still quite alive.
Playing into Osama Bin Laden’s Hands
His greatest magic trick was to persuade the United States and its allies to expend enormous sums of money to fight a small, isolated, and anachronistic force that operated on the very margins of the Muslim world.
Bin Laden May Be Dead But His Grievances Live On
The grievances expressed in bin Laden’s manifestoes can still replenish the ranks of jihadis.
Osama’s No Martyr, But the Man Prevailed
In the duel between Washington and Osama, the latter was, at the time of his death, far ahead on points.
Jihadi Butch Cassidy
We have, once again, played right into Osama bin Laden’s hands.
Bin Laden: If Ever We Wanted to Bring ‘Em Back Alive
Let the nuclear hellstorm begin.
Justice or Vengeance?
In the midst of the Arab Spring, which directly rejects al-Qaeda-style small-group violence in favor of mass-based, society-wide mobilization and non-violent protest to challenge dictatorship and corruption, does the killing of Osama bin Laden represent ultimate justice, or even an end to the “unfinished business” of 9/11?
WikiLeaks: Double Agent Bin Hamlili Double-Crossed the Taliban and the West
WikiLeaks reveals that Adil Bin Hamlili was a murderous double agent for the Taliban and the West.
WikiLeaks: Zubaydah Not Certified al Qaeda, Just Plain “Certifiable”
WikiLeaks reveals that Guantanamo detainee Abu Zubaydah is mentally ill and was rejected by al Qaeda.
Al Qaeda Has Its Own “Superusers” and “Badges”
Al Qaeda turns web tricks to its own uses.
Not Only al Qaeda But West on Outside Looking in at Libyan Opposition
Al Qaeda is itching to become a player in Libya.