CNN
Cnn: War Against Terror: Anthrax
CNN provides a wealth of background information on the latest headlines regarding the Anthrax threat of 2001.
PBS
News Hour: Afghans' Rising Fury (2005)
Protests against the United States increased in Afghanistan in May, 2005. Read about Guantanamo Bay, the protest marches, and excerpts from U.S. government officials. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report are available.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: War Powers
Check out this interactive timeline on War powers in the United States.
BBC
Bbc: The Money Trail
Tracks the money that terrorists use to perform their activities, and predicts how they may launder their money. Discusses what different countries are doing to follow the money trail.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Homeland Security in the Information Age
This site provides the story detailing new attempts at sorting and using the large quantities of data generated by security measures in the information age. (4 September 2002)
Human Rights Watch
Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: The Anthrax Letters
History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The Future of the Middle East: Arab Spring and Death of Osama Bin Laden
Learning with scholars online video, students consider the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on different groups of people. and explore the status and future of U.S. counterterrorism policy.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Iraqi Refugee Crisis
Learning module in which students use multi-media resources to analyze U.S. policy toward Iraqi refugees and gain an understanding of the causes and scope of the Iraqi refugee crisis, exploring firsthand accounts of Iraqi refugees'...
The Economist
The Economist: After Osama Bin Laden: They Got Him
"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor: Where's Osama? Do We Care?
This article (published June 27, 2002) takes a look at why we are still unable to locate Osama bin Laden. Content also explores his continued importance in the War on Terror.
New York Times
New York Times: Terrorism in Southeast Asia
A map that shows the different incidents of terrorism that have occurred in Southeast Asia. Click on the different countries to get information about the attack that occurred there. (20 November 2002)
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: Homegrown Terrorism, a Major Domestic Problem
Lesson plans will prompt learners to review major acts of US terrorism and analyze their impact, examine three scenarios of possible homegrown terrorism, and write an essay expressing their views on how to manage terrorism in the context...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: World Trade Center Bombing
Article contains interesting facts and information on the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, the beginning of a string of threats and terror attacks against the United States made by both foreign and domestic 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.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Rights of Detainees at Guantanamo Bay (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for investigating the clashing concerns of civil liberties and national security during wartime. Students will identify the legal issues involved with detaining terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
CNN
Cnn: u.s. Searching Overseas Bank Transactions
Presents data on how the United States Treasury is using an international financial telecommunications company to find where terrorist groups are keeping their money. (June 2006)
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Choices in War: What Would You Save First? (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity for examining instances of lawlessness, specifically looting, as a result of war.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: George W Bush
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of George W Bush and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
Curated OER
Staff Sgt Sparkman Instructs Troops in Niger on Use of .50 Caliber Machine Gun
A two-part article that considers the role of the U.S. military in the war on terrorism in Africa, specifically Niger. Is it enough to train African forces in anti-terrorism tactics and then leave, or does the U.S. need to step up...
Curated OER
Niger Map
A two-part article that considers the role of the U.S. military in the war on terrorism in Africa, specifically Niger. Is it enough to train African forces in anti-terrorism tactics and then leave, or does the U.S. need to step up...
Curated OER
Bin Laden & Al Qaeda
Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March, 2004, report. Also find links to interactive resources, video, and other news articles.
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