In fall 2009, I found myself in a Tanzanian hotel lobby, sitting across from Suleiman Abdallah, a lanky man with a goofy smile and a … How the US Rendered, Tortured and Discarded One Innocent ManRead more
Terrorism
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Destroying Syria to make it safe for american values
“The Turks have passed by here; all is in ruins and mourning. “ So wrote France’s great writer, Victor Hugo, of the horrors he had … Destroying Syria to make it safe for american valuesRead more
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The Costs of Violence
In brief, the Global War on Terror sledgehammer strategy has spread jihadi terror from a tiny corner of Afghanistan to much of the world, from … The Costs of ViolenceRead more
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Charge Abu Zubaydah With a Crime or Free Him
“High-value detainee” Zayn al-Abidin Muhammed Husayn—better known as Abu Zubaydah—described to his attorney in a 2009 statement, only recently released to the public, details of … Charge Abu Zubaydah With a Crime or Free HimRead more
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The US is Now Confronted by the Same Sectarian Strife in the Middle East That It Fostered
For years now, the global jihadist movement centered in the Middle East has been split into two broad factions, represented by the al-Qaeda franchise on … The US is Now Confronted by the Same Sectarian Strife in the Middle East That It FosteredRead more
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The Terror Suspect Who Had Nothing To Give
“I would be strapped to a board by my arms and legs and by my waist (which was very painful because of my wound.) Guards … The Terror Suspect Who Had Nothing To GiveRead more
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Saudi Regime is Not a Victim But Perpetrator of Regional Violence
The king of Saudi Arabia has promised to strike with an “iron hand” against those responsible for a suicide attack near the Prophet’s Mosque in … Saudi Regime is Not a Victim But Perpetrator of Regional ViolenceRead more
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Obama Administration Finally Releases Its Dubious Drone Death Toll
In a long-anticipated gesture at transparency, the Obama administration on Friday released an internal assessment of the number of civilians killed by drone strikes in … Obama Administration Finally Releases Its Dubious Drone Death TollRead more