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War on Terrorism: The 4th Year |
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The Terrorism Index
Since the attacks of September 11, the United States has been fighting what administration officials call the "global war on terror." The global reach of the war has left Americans wondering if progress is being made against terrorist networks.
A survey of over 100 of America's top terrorism and national security experts sought for the first time to mine their insights on the war on terrorism. Surprising consensus exists among the experts about terrorism and U.S. national security. A vast majority think that the world today is more dangerous for the American people.
Corrective measures suggested for defeating terrorist networks and enhancing U.S. national security are increasing the budget for the Department of State (87 percent), reducing dependence on foreign oil (82 percent), and improving intelligence capabilities (76 percent).
Specific U.S. policies are cited as contributing to our lack of progress against terrorist networks. Majorities believe that the war in Iraq (87 percent), the detention of terrorist suspects in Guantanamo and elsewhere (81 percent), U.S. policy towards Iran (60 percent), and U.S. energy policy (64 percent) have had a negative impact on our national security. June 14, 2006
The Terrorism Index
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Our Voices Together: A different approach to fighting terrorism by relatives of the victims of 9/11. Some 9/11 families are working to overcome the hatred at the root of terrorism. This web site, founded by those whose lives have been touched by terrorism, suggests some alternative reponses to terrorism besides wars that breed more violence and retaliation—sometimes lasting hundreds of years. Visit this website to learn about their projects and contribute to schools and educational initiatives, in the U.S. and abroad, that further international understanding, positive global engagement, tolerance, respect for diversity, and interfaith dialogue.
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We Know Where Osama Is. October 22, 2004
Colin Powell and John Lehman, a member of the 9/11 Commission, have both said the U.S. knows where Osama bin Laden is. (Reuters) (L.A. Daily News) Powell said "western Pakistan," and Lehman pinpointed South Waziristan in the Baluchistan region.
Lehman said that because Pakistan's Baluchistan Region is "filled with Taliban and al-Qaida members" who do not recognize the legitimacy of President Musharraf, the U.S. military is holding back. "There is an American presence in the area, but we can't just send in troops," he told the Sun. "If we did, we could have another Vietnam, and the United States cannot afford that right now." Here's why—Iraq quagmire (graph).
A complicating factor is the shortage of troops caused by the Iraq invasion and the resulting insurgency, which has weakened our ability to respond.
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How Osama Escaped Tommy Franks hired the wrong Afghani warlord.
How Zarqawi Escaped The Al-Qaeda(?) leader of the Iraqi Insurgents, escaped due a nine-month delay to wait for the Iraq war to start.
Who's fighting in Iraq?, Zarqawi, missing explosive and Saddam's fighters.
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Bush Speaks about bin Laden: (See White House sources.)
09/17/01: "I want justice... poster ... 'Wanted: Dead or Alive'"
11/10/01: "We're doing everything we can to hunt him down."
12/14/01: "... a month from now, or a year from now. I really don't know.
But we're going to get him."
03/13/02: "I am truly not that concerned about him."
01/31/03: Any direct Saddam—9/11 link? "I can't make that claim."
09/17/03: "We've had no evidence: Saddam involved with 9/11"
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We're in Iraq. Osama's on TV (Oct. 29th, 2004)
He refers to recent events and U.S. intelligence officials say the 18-minute tape appears authentic, and he may be living comfortably in Pakistan. He tells the American people their security is not in the hands of President Bush or his challenger John Kerry, but depends on U.S. policy. Chides Bush for "My Pet Goat" on 9/11.Photo from video • Excerpts from transcript
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Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden: Hiding out in the mountains between Afghanistan and Pakistan, bin Laden is alive and active. Almost every European head of state responded to his tape of April 2004. The Iraq war has siphoned troops and aid from Afghanistan and has been a major impediment to his capture. Bush has responded by sending just 2000 Marines back to Afghanistan in hopes of success.
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