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Counter-terrorism: the new face of war

May 31, 2011 By Conn Hallinan

The assassination of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden did more than knock off America's Public Enemy Number One, it formalized a new kind of warfare.

House almost passes Afghanistan pullout call

May 27, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Obama has set July 1 to start the drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, but the amendment's supporters fear that as few as 5,000 troops may be withdrawn initially.

Bin Laden, Pakistan and the Great Game’s new clothes

May 10, 2011 By Conn Hallinan

This is, after all, the ground over which the 19th century "Great Game" was played, the essence of which was obfuscation. What you thought you saw or knew was not necessarily what was.

Osama bin Laden is dead, Obama come home

May 2, 2011 By John Case

I feel no relief at the assassination of Osama bin Laden. I thought I would - his leading role in the attack on the Twin Towers nearly killed my wife.

Osama bin Laden and the way forward

May 2, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

The end of Osama bin Laden closes one ugly chapter, and let's make sure it does not open another one.