Monday, February 19, 2007

They're Back

The New York Times:

As recently as 2005, American intelligence assessments described senior leaders of Al Qaeda as cut off from their foot soldiers and able only to provide inspiration for future attacks. But more recent intelligence describes the organization’s hierarchy as intact and strengthening.

“The chain of command has been re-established,” said one American government official, who said that the Qaeda “leadership command and control is robust.”

Both al-Qaeda and the United States have diminished strategic capabilities compared to six years ago. The difference being that they've turned the corner and are now getting stronger. And the damage they sustained wasn't self-inflicted.

Posted by Judah in:  Global War On Terror   

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