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American Conservative: The Logic of Suicide Terrorism
An interview in which Robert Pape describes his research on suicide terrorism. A very interesting read on the basic reasons for this phenomenon.
BBC
Bbc: Zarqawi Death Has 'Little Impact'
Communicates how the violence in Iraq has not diminished since the death of Al Zarqawi. Examines how other insurgent groups have stepped in since his death. (4 July 2006)
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
CBS
Cbs News: Clarke's Take on Terror
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March 2004 report. [2:07]
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Al Qaeda's New Front
PBS Frontline investigates the threat radical jihadists pose to Western Europe and it allies - including the United States.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Afghan Visit
Interesting report covering President Bush's visit to Afghanistan and interviews with two experts on Afghanistan. Discussion on U.S. foreign policy, insurgency in Afghanistan, and the Taliban. Text, audio, and video of the March, 2006,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Pakistani Taliban Attacks Capital
Have students learn more about the Pakistani Taliban and its effect on Pakistan by watching the video. The questions at the end form a useful summary. (13 October 2009)
Read Works
Read Works: Always Remember
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction piece discusses the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and how this tragendy is memorialized today. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Backgrounder: Al Qadea
Provides a straightforward and thorough explanation of al Qaeda's origin, goals, leaders, associations, and actions through July of 2005. Also contains links to related subjects.
NBC
Msnbc: Al Qaida Timeline: Plots and Attacks
Chronological timeline of terror plots and attacks associated with Al-Qaida beginning in 1992 through 2005 features detailed facts and public statements.
A&E Television
Biography: Osama Bin Laden
This resource provides a multi-page overview of the life and rule of Osama bin Laden. Read about his upbringing, his leading of the jihad movement, his hatred of America, and the various terrorist attacks he has taken part in or led.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: u.s. Casualties in Afghanistan
January, 2006, update on the military personnel who have given their lives in the war with Afghanistan.
CNN
Cnn: On Tape, Bin Laden Mourns Al Zarqawi's Death
Discusses a June 2006 tape from Osama bin Laden following the death of al-Zarqawi praising al-Zarqawi for his leadership and being a soldier. The tape of bin Laden is also available on the site.
CBS
Cbs News: Death of a Terrorist
This 15-photo slideshow explains the aftermath of the death of al-Zarqawi on June 6, 2006. Provides captions with each picture with information about each of the events.
New York Times
New York Times: The Status of Al Qaeda's Leaders
Studies the different Al-Qaeda terrorists that are caught, killed, or still at large as of September, 2002. Gives a brief description of the terrorists.
Other
Abc News: Thwarted Terrorist Plots Since Sept. 11 Attacks
Chronicles the attacks from 2001 to early 2006 that have been thwarted by counter-terriorist forces according to the White House.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Death of Osama Bin Laden
Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Taliban
Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Al Qaeda
Discover interesting facts and information about Al-Qaeda, the international, radical Islamic group, famously led by Osama Bin Laden.