Published Jan 8, 2010

The Terrorist Challenge

Peter Earnest and Thomas Boghardt dissect the intelligence failures behind the Christmas Day bombing attempt and CIA base attack, analyze Al Qaeda's rising influence in Yemen, and debate U.S. disengagement strategies from the Middle East amidst ongoing asymmetrical warfare challenges.

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Intelligence FailuresThomas Boghardt and Peter Earnest discuss the intelligence failures surrounding the Christmas Day bombing attempt and the CIA base attack in Afghanistan. They explore President Obama's response and the systemic tradecraft issues that contributed to these incidents.

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Al Qaeda ThreatThe discussion shifts to Al Qaeda's growing influence in Yemen and its implications for U.S. security strategies. Peter Earnest and Thomas Boghardt explore how Yemen's socio-political landscape fosters extremism and the long-term challenges posed by Al Qaeda's persistent threat.

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