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Foreign Policy Consequences of the Extortionists' Win

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 01, 2011
As sure as if they had used guns and bombs, the Tea Party has held Congress hostage. Now America's enemies will follow their lead.

Politicizing Counterterrorism

Paul R. Pillar | Jun 10, 2011
Why the government is giving the next Timothy McVeigh a free pass.

Good Counterterrorism Is Cheap, and Expensive Counterterrorism Is Not Good

Justin Logan | May 18, 2011
The idea that Bin Laden's death was the product of America's massive defense expenditures is balderdash.

The Forgotten History of the U.S. and Bin Ladin

Paul R. Pillar | May 06, 2011
Osama bin Laden could have been captured in 1998. Blame the American public for the twenty-one year delay.

The Inspirational and Aspirational Bin Ladin

Paul R. Pillar | May 05, 2011
The treasure trove found at bin Laden's compound is not a Rosetta Stone for unlocking terrorist secrets.

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