WebMemo posted May 17, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, Jessica Zuckerman
After bin Laden: Support the PATRIOT Act
Osama bin Laden’s death was undoubtedly a major victory for the United States and civilized society. The War on Terrorism, however, is not over—al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups will continue to stage plots against the United States, as they have done at least 39 times since 9/11. Successful counterterrorism policies, capable of stopping these threats before they…
WebMemo posted May 17, 2011 by Lisa Curtis
After bin Laden: Do Not Retreat from Afghanistan
The killing of Osama bin Laden should strengthen U.S resolve to stabilize Afghanistan and ensure that it does not return to serving as a safe haven for terrorists intent on attacking the U.S. homeland. While the death of bin Laden marks a turning point in the fight against global terrorism, al-Qaeda and its affiliate organizations will not dissolve immediately.
U.S.…
WebMemo posted May 16, 2011 by Helle C. Dale
After bin Laden: End the Public Diplomacy Apology Tour
The global reaction to the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden must have taken the Obama Administration by surprise. While not 100 percent positive, the reaction to the terrorist mastermind’s killing by U.S. Navy SEALs has been one of great international relief. The presidential decision not to release the photos of bin Laden’s body—so as not to “spike the football,”…
WebMemo posted May 12, 2011 by Lisa Curtis
After bin Laden: Bringing Change to Pakistan's Counterterrorism Policies
The U.S. unilateral operation to track and kill Osama bin Laden deep inside Pakistan has raised several questions about the sustainability of the U.S.–Pakistan partnership in the fight against global terrorism. Relations between Islamabad and Washington were already strained, and the bin Laden operation has deepened the rift. It laid bare the enduring mistrust between the…
WebMemo posted May 11, 2011 by Sally McNamara, Morgan Lorraine Roach
After bin Laden: NATO’s Resolve Against Terrorism Must Not Waver
Earlier this month, U.S. military personnel dispatched one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and marked a significant victory in the war on terrorism. The death of Osama bin Laden was warmly welcomed by NATO leaders, including British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has rightly warned that…
WebMemo posted May 10, 2011 by Matt A. Mayer, Jena Baker McNeill
After bin Laden: Don’t Alter Homeland Security Priorities
Even with Osama bin Laden’s death and the approach of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, America’s homeland security priorities remain unchanged. Its national progress should have been greater. Unfortunately, Washington squandered far too much time and money because of failed and cumbersome federal oversight, the federalization of homeland security, the distribution of funds…
WebMemo posted May 2, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
After bin Laden: Next Steps to Winning the Long War
Mark the end of Osama bin Laden as a victory in the long war against terrorism, but as President Obama acknowledged in his address announcing the operation, the war is not over. The President and Congress should renew their resolve to finish the job, which will require continued commitment.
Now is the wrong time to take the foot off the pedal in the effort to crush…