Every lethal terrorist attack in the United States since 9/11 has been carried out by an American citizen or a legal permanent resident, not by recent immigrants or by refugees. So tamping down immigration won't fix the real issue, which is 'homegrown' terrorism. Peter L. Bergen americanattackcarry share on social
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein brutally repressed all forms of opposition to his regime, and before the Iraq War, al Qaeda had no presence in Iraq. Peter L. Bergen brutallydictatorform Change image and share on social
I've interviewed multiple people who know bin Laden... who tend to have a universal picture of what he's like, which is: modest, retiring, unassuming, kind of thoughtful - lots of things that don't fit with a mass murderer, which he is as well. Peter L. Bergen binfithave share on social
Certain Gulf Arabs support proxy jihadist Sunni groups such as al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria, while Iran supports Shia militant forces such as Hezbollah. Peter L. Bergen affiliatearabforce Change image and share on social
At one point people in al Qaeda were actually drawing monthly paychecks when they were based in Sudan. Peter L. Bergen basedrawmonthly Change image and share on social
Often it is important to listen to what people aren't saying. Peter L. Bergen importantlistenpeople Change image and share on social
