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New Terror Threats in 2012

Recent victories against al-Qaeda, while notable, are insufficient. The threat of terror looms large in the new year.

Rethinking the Threat Matrix

The war on terrorism cost trillions of dollars based on flawed assumptions.  The days of kinetic battle are over.  Will Petraeus listen?

The Great Pakistan Rethink

Even if our worst suspicions are confirmed, the U.S. will not make Pakistan pay for the Bin Laden fiasco.

Blogs

New Year Brings Good News on Terrorism: Experts Wrong Again

Top foreign-policy experts are wrong yet again. They should be held accountable for flawed, flip, foolish or fatuous predictions.

The Militarization and Politicization of Counterterrorism

Counterterrorism is not a "war." The false label turns a vital practice into no more than a campaign talking point.

The Long European View of Security

What Americans can learn from their European counterparts about letting go of their siege mentality.

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February 12, 2012