We’ve Made Impressive Progress Since 9/11, But Danger Remains

As the war on terror or whatever we re calling it this week approaches its tenth anniversary, much of the popular analysis is founded on the premise that, following Osama bin Laden’s death and numerous other setbacks for the terrorist group, the threat from al-Qaeda has been radically reduced, perhaps even eradicated. As White House counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan said today, al-Qaeda has taken it on the chin.