The Next Wave of Jihadists
The U.S. terror suspect known as “JihadJane” represents a troubling breed of convert holy warrior. Reuel Marc Gerecht on why Western recruits are more likely to go on suicide missions.
Why Panetta Should Stop Talking
If the CIA chief had a good asset inside al Qaeda, he wouldn’t be discussing the group’s plans publicly. And predicting attacks only risks lowering the intel chief’s credibility if one doesn’t happen soon.