Implications of the Assassination of Bin Laden

Americans seem united in their elation over justice being brought to themastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks, but no one seems to
agree on what to expect now. Whether this will mark a major shift in
national priorities, or is simply a symbolic and cathartic event, is yet to
be determined. The situation is further complicated by suspicions and
speculation about knowledge among the Pakistani government of bin Laden’s
location, as well as national sovereignty concerns raised in the wake of an
unannounced commando raid in a foreign country.

What implications does this hold for American foreign policy?
How does al Qaeda work? What are their methods, their rationale, and their strategy?
Who deserves more credit for the operation: Barack Obama, or George Bush?

Campus Democrats will host a panel discussion this Wednesday, May 25th, at 7:00 PM in the Loma Pelona Center.
The L.P. center is a new multipurpose facility located on the west side of campus near Manzanita Village, above the graduation lawn.

Speakers include:
Mark Juergensmeyer, Director of the Orfalea Center at UCSB
Nancy Gallagher, Professor of History, UCSB
Scott Englund, UCSB Political Science Department doctoral candidate, former FBI intelligence analyst

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