Tag Archives: al Qaeda

The Terrorism Endgame: Lessons from the War on Anarchy (Part II)

Will the threat of terrorism fade away, much as the threat of radical anarchy did over a century ago?

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Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part I)

When it comes to the United States’ Afghan foray, why is it instructive to recall Don Quixote's futile quest?

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Drones: Backfiring on U.S. Strategy

Do drone attacks violate international humanitarian law?

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Bin Laden and Mullah Omar: No Brothers in Arms

Would the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan really mean the next coming of al Qaeda?

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Islam: Reforming a Recalcitrant Religion (Part II)

What sort of reforms should Islam undertake?

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The Vegas Dilemma and Failed States

Why is the challenge of failing states so crucial for the health of the global community?

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Talking About Jihad

What does “jihad” mean to Muslims in the Middle East?

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Make Peace Now

What opportunities for peace in the Middle East did the United States miss after 9/11?

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How to Restore U.S. Diplomacy

What will it take for the United States to become as skilled at diplomacy as it is at waging war?

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Diplomacy in the Age of Terror (Part II)

How can the United States effectively confront the dangers posed by terrorists and their ideological base?

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