Friday, January 31, 2014

The Shadow War

      This page contains articles going back to 2010 regarding the start of the Shadow War around this time. This article is related to the article:reprint: The Secret Assault on Terrorism
    that I just reprinted here at this site.
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    Friday, January 31, 2014

    The Shadow War

    Shadow War

    Articles in this series examine the secret expansion of the war against Al Qaeda and its allies.

    Articles in the Series

    Former Spy With Agenda Operates a Private C.I.A.
    Former Spy With Agenda Operates a Private C.I.A.
    A network of spies run by Duane R. Clarridge shows how private citizens can exploit the chaos of rivalries inside the government to carry out their agenda.
    January 23, 2011worldNews
    Secret Assault on Terrorism Widens on Two Continents
    Secret Assault on Terrorism Widens on Two Continents
    In a dozen countries — including in North Africa, Pakistan and former Soviet republics — the United States has significantly increased military and intelligence operations.
    August 15, 2010worldNews

    Related Articles

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    U.S. Is Said to Expand Secret Actions in Mideast
    A secret directive by Gen. David H. Petraeus is aimed at disrupting militant groups and countering other threats.
    May 25, 2010, Tuesday
    U.S. Is Still Using Private Spy Ring, Despite Doubts
    Despite military concerns, a contractor network of spies is still operating and has become an important source of intelligence in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
    May 16, 2010, Sunday
    Imam’s Path From Condemning Terror to Preaching Jihad
    Imam’s Path From Condemning Terror to Preaching Jihad
    Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S.-born cleric, has become a central figure in the luring of Western Muslims to violent extremism.
    May 09, 2010, Sunday
    Contractors Tied to Effort to Track and Kill Militants
    Contractors Tied to Effort to Track and Kill Militants
    A Defense Department official set up a private network of spies in Pakistan and Afghanistan to gather intelligence on insurgents, according to officials.
    March 15, 2010, Monday
     
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