American-born al-Qaeda member Adam Gadahn captured by Pakistanis
This is breaking news so there aren’t a lot of details publicly available yet.
The American-born spokesman for al-Qaida has been arrested by Pakistani intelligence officers in the southern city of Karachi, two officers and a government official said Sunday as video emerged of him urging U.S. Muslims to attack their own country.
He was arrested in [...]
20% terrorist recidivism rate acceptable to Obama’s terrorism czar; Obama dictatorial-like behavior continues; Ellis Washington on Thomas Sowell
President Obama’s counterterrorism czar believes that a 20% terrorist recidivism rate is “acceptable.” He compares terrorists to criminals (I know, it’s shocking an Obama administration official would do such a thing!). We shouldn’t be satisfied with a 20% recidivism rate. We should strive for 0%.
What have President Obama and Rahm Emanuel learned from Scott Brown’s [...]
Pakistan refusing to fight terrorism
The Pakistani army has announced that it will not be carrying out any new offensives against Taliban and al-Qaeda (AQ) fighters along the Pakistan-Afghan border.
They’re using the excuse of needing time to stabilize the gains they made on their recent offensive in the region.
This decision is par for the course for Pakistan with respect to [...]
Taliban Chief Hiding in Populated City to Avoid Predator Drone Attacks
U.S. intelligence officials believe that Taliban leader Mullah Omar has moved to the Pakistani port city of Karachi in order to avoid Predator drone strikes.
Why would Omar believe moving to a more populated area increase his security against drone attacks? Because under Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s approach and his prescribed Rules of Engagement (ROE) for our [...]
Lt. Col. Ralph Peters on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Saudis
I had the great honor privilege of interviewing Lt. Col. Ralph Peters on a range of issues within the War on Terror.
You can hear Lt. Col. Peters discuss Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his assessment, American strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the affect of the Saudis on the War on Terror, and whether we’re winning the [...]
Pakistan Bolstering Its Defense at America’s Expense
By Josh Price
Pakistan’s contributions to the War on Terror are beginning to amount to nothing more than a poorly run dog and pony show. Consistent readers of the Conservative Beacon will know that I am not convinced that Pakistan is fully committed to rooting out the Islamofascists with in its borders.
Sure, they’ve produced some good [...]
Al-Qaeda Admits Predator Drone Effectiveness, New U.S. Afghan Commander Toughens Drone Strike Policy
By Josh Price
If the title of this posts seems illogical, that’s because it is. The title of this post is illogical because the United States military under Presidents Bush and Obama has become illogical–and weak (at least in leadership positions).
Why do I write that? Because of the two following stories.
From FoxNews.com:
A new book published by [...]
Former Head of CIA’s Osama bin Laden Unit, Michael Scheuer, Discusses Afghanistan and Pakistan
By Josh Price
Twenty-two year CIA veteran and former head of the bin Laden Unit, Michael Scheuer, makes his third visit to the Conservative Beacon to discuss his recent article, Exiting Afghanistan, at the American Conservative.
The interview, which can be heard via the player below, also includes Mr. Scheuer’s assessment of the current situation in nuclear-armed [...]
Defense Secretary Robert Gates Wants More Saudi Influence in Pakistan
By Josh Price
There’s a great idea. </sarcasm>
I would like more Bush loyalists to tell me that Robert Gates is a conservative Republican. You think simply because Bush appointed him that he’s this staunch supporter of the military and that he believes in conservative principles and values. Let me tell you something: He’s a neo-con at [...]
Pakistan Within Months of Collapsing
By Josh Price
Pakistan is in serious trouble, folks. According to David Kilcullen, a former Australian Army officer and adviser to former President Bush, Pakistan may be just months away from falling completely into the hands of the Taliban and al-Aqaeda.
“We have to face the fact that if Pakistan collapses it will dwarf anything we have [...]
