The Sunday Debate: The War on Terror was the right response to 9/11
Intelligence Squared
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Reflections on Military Presence and Intelligence Failures
This chapter examines the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, framed as protective rather than aggressive, and discusses the uncertainties surrounding Osama bin Laden’s location post-9/11. It addresses the failures of intelligence that enabled bin Laden's hideout in Abbottabad and reflects on the implications of foreign policy decisions on the origins of terrorism. The dialogue questions the ethics of counter-terrorism measures and explores alternatives to military action, balancing national security with civil liberties.
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