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The Decade-Long Diversion

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 06, 2011

The greatest damage done by 9/11 is the fault of American policy elites, not terrorist hijackers.

Paul R. Pillar | Jun 10, 2011

Why the government is giving the next Timothy McVeigh a free pass.

Justin Logan | May 18, 2011

The idea that Bin Laden's death was the product of America's massive defense expenditures is balderdash.

Jacob Heilbrunn | Apr 13, 2011

Intelligence has become big business and the CIA can't seem to hold on to the best and brightest. Trouble at Langley.

Paul R. Pillar | Dec 28, 2010

The FBI deserves our praise for using ingenious methods to catch terrorists.

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 16, 2010

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has politicized intelligence for decades. Vietnam all over again.

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 10, 2010

A list of terrorism sponsors? Or just a salient indicator of official U.S. opprobrium?

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 22, 2010

The attempt by Wikileaks to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records isn't all fun and games.

Benjamin H. Friedman | Oct 13, 2010

Improved security measures might protect against against terrorists. Causing everyone to worry does not.

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 07, 2010

Why do governments put out useless advisories like the one issued about Europe last week?