We can defeat today’s jihadists, as we did the anarchist terrorists a century ago

Summary: Today's violence from Islamic extremists has many similarities to the anarchists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Using standard police and intelligence methods, Western governments defeated the anarchists -- without massive restrictions on civil liberties, without military operations. We can defeat today's Islamic extremists using similar methods -- reversing the results from 16 years of … Continue reading We can defeat today’s jihadists, as we did the anarchist terrorists a century ago →

Commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by understanding what followed

Summary: On 9-11 al Qaeda scored one of the biggest wins in history, as our response put America on a new path. We’ve helped set the Middle East aflame and given up important rights, with no end in sight to either. On this 15th anniversary of 9/11 let's learn from our mistakes and begin the … Continue reading Commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 by understanding what followed →

Stratfor: Al Qaeda’s North African Franchise Expands to the South

Summary: As I've said for years, a key strength of al Qaeda's comes from its use of western business methods (see links at the end of this post). Here Stratfor looks at their expansion plans, which rely on the powerful tool that built McDonald's and other great corporations: franchising. It works for terrorists, too. Al … Continue reading Stratfor: Al Qaeda’s North African Franchise Expands to the South →