The Al Qaeda Paradox
Compared with their position in the period from 2002 to 2004, Al Qaeda and its affiliates, such as Jemaah Islamiya in Indonesia (which has been involved in hotel bombings similar to the attack today on the Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton in Jakarta), have become politically marginalized. Full Story »
Posted by Judy Plapinger
Steve Coll writes a short, astute characterization of Al Qaeda today, and what the U.S. policy should be in response. Very smart.