The War on Terror is a smashing success — for terror
Extremist groups have literally doubled since Congress passed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in 2001.
Extremist groups have literally doubled since Congress passed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in 2001.
If anything, bureaucratic and physical distance increased between agencies and lines became blurrier.
The State Department’s terrorist lists have become politicized and counterproductive.
Just look at the disastrous regime wars and persecution of Muslims after 9/11 to sense where this could go.
Quick action by President Biden to reverse this will go a long way to restoring an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
COVID-19 has impacted countries in the region in different ways but their paths forward will be equally challenging.