“Our nation is at war against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred,” Obama said. » in this New York Times article
Secret Assault on Terrorism Widens on Two Continents
Instead of “the hammer,” in the words of John O. Brennan, President Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser, America will rely on the “scalpel.” In a speech in May, Mr. Brennan, an architect of the White House strategy, used this analogy while pledging a “multigenerational” campaign against Al Qaeda and its extremist affiliates.
(But) do the selective hits make the United States safer by eliminating terrorists? Or do they help the terrorist network frame its violence as a heroic religious struggle against American aggression, recruiting new operatives for the enemy? » More in this New York Times article – By Scott Shane, Mark Mazzetti and Robert F. Worth – Published: August 14, 2010
- The New York Times – Learning Network – Terrorism Today: Investigating Al Qaeda’s Presence Around the World-
Overview | In this lesson, students consider the presence of Al Qaeda in various countries, with particular attention to its recent growth in Yemen. Working in groups, they investigate key people, places and institutions related to Al Qaeda and counterterrorism efforts, and create a maps or diagrams. Go to this Building a Healthy Society Lesson. - The New York Times – Learning Network – Secret Agent Men -
Overview | Students examine the purpose, goals and actions of government intelligence services by researching and presenting case studies on agencies around the world. Go to this Science and Building Society Lesson.
