Intelligence Commentary

Bin Laden's Death Shatters Conventional Wisdom

Why bin Laden's death may not make us safer.

Pakistani Terrorists Eye U.S.

If Pakistan doesn't step in, those responsible for the Mumbai attacks will bring their jihad to America.

ISI Boxes CIA into a Corner

Pakistan's intelligence services are taking on Langley. The CIA just got outmaneuvered.

The Myth of Operation Ajax

America can't form a prudent policy toward Iran until it exorcises the ghost of Washington's role in bringing down Mossadegh.

Brave New WikiWorld

WikiLeaks acts as if secrecy is inherently evil. It is not. We cannot secure liberty by ignoring the necessity of security.

The Saudi Spy Who Saved Chicago

More on the Kingdom's spy who came in from the cold.

Where the Bin Ladens Call Home

Sarah Palin should get her facts straight on al-Qaeda and Iran.

A Korea of Mythic Proportions

Washington is mesmerized by its own clichés about how to deal with Pyongyang.

Scrounging for Answers in Afghanistan

Here's hoping the classified version of the Afghanistan strategy review has more meat on the bone than the bland public assessment.

Leak Fatigue

As the novelty of WikiLeaks wears off, it's time to get down to damage control—and going after those responsible.

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May 20, 2013