How To Hasten Al Qaeda's Demise -- CBS News by Juan Zarate
Al Qaeda Is Down But Not Out. Here's How To Finish The Job.
With bombings in Iraq and Jakarta and the ongoing challenges from militants and terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, there is no doubt terrorism remains a serious global threat, even where counterterrorism efforts have been successful overall. This is precisely why we should not let partisan debates about investigating post-9/11 policies inadvertently distract us from seizing a strategic opportunity: al Qaeda is on the ropes, and we must do everything we can to hasten its demise.
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OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, AND EDITORIALS
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