Here is a special R&D for Osama bin Laden and the military operation that led to his death:
Now, kill his dream from the Economist
In this opinion piece, the Economist argues that Osama bin Laden’s brand of jihad is losing its appeal in the Arab world and that Western governments must remain vigilant to preserve the gains they have made so far.
Osama near Abbottabad, Kabul told Islamabad four years back from the Hindustan Times (India)
This interesting article from the Hindustan Times reveals that Afghan intelligence told the Pakistani government four years ago that Osama bin Laden was living near Abbottabad, but former Pakistani President Pervez Musharaff did nothing about it.
Exclusive: Pakistan had to know bin Laden was there, most Americans say from the Christian Science Monitor
A recent poll shows that 72% of Americans believe that the Pakistani government knew that Osama bin Laden was residing within their country. This could eventually create political pressure to reduce aid to the Pakistani government.
Al-Qaeda data yield details of planned plots from the Washington Post
Intelligence recovered from the Osama bin Laden raid has given details about planned al Qaeda attacks on Western targets. One of the plots involved attacking trains on the anniversary of September 11th.
Questions linger after Osama bin Laden raid from Politico
Due to conflicting stories from the White House, a lot remains unclear about the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. Read more about those conflicting views in this article.
Time to rethink Afghanistan strategy? from CNN
In the wake of Osama bin Laden’s death there are growing calls for the White House to disengage from Afghanistan, but that may not be easy because leaving could allow al-Qaeda to re-establish itself in the country.
Bin Laden’s Death and U.S. Afghan Policy from the Council on Foreign Relations
In this interview with Stephen Biddle, Roger Hertog Senior Fellow for Defense Policy, the Council on Foreign Relations explores what Osama bin Laden’s death means for the future of America’s venture in Afghanistan.
Analysis: Core Qaeda priority is survival, not succession from Reuters
Although the death of Osama bin Laden might provide a short-term setback for al-Qaeda, it may not mean the death of the organization because of its decentralized nature.
Pakistanis protest over bin Laden killing from the Agence France Presse
The killing of Osama bin Laden has caused some outrage in Pakistan, where citizens demonstrated today to condemn the United States for carrying out the operation.
Crashed Copter Sparks Concern About Secrets from the Wall Street Journal
A helicopter that Navy SEALs were forced to detonate after it crash landed during the operation is being examined by journalists and military experts and some believe that it may have been modified to fly stealthily. Another concern is that this aircraft could have its parts examined by the Pakistani government, who could share it with China, with whom it has a close relationship.