U.S. Commander says war in Afghanistan still worth it
This week marks ten years of fighting in Afghanistan and Gen. John Allen, now the eighth U.S. commander in charge of the war, is doing the unpopular by supporting an even more unpopular war. “I happen to believe we can…
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What is the Cost of U.S. Wars since 9/11?
In the early hours of September 11, 2001, two commercial airliners crashed into the World Trade Centers. Then, another one at the Pentagon. Finally, a fourth plane in rural Pennsylvania. The horrific event triggered a national security crisis and eventually paved…
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Are they really making a movie about Osama bin Laden already?
Based on the way the media has described the highly tactical, secret mission of the Navy SEALS that led to the death of Osama bin Laden, some could say the risky operation was of epic movie quality, right? Right. Kathryn…
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Osama bin Laden confirmed dead
Yesterday, President Obama addressed the nation and confirmed that Osama bin Laden – leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda and mastermind behind September 11 – was pronounced dead after a small group of American forces raided his hideout and exchanged gunfire. Osama…
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