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The Long War Journal

The Long War Journal

Providing Accurate Reporting on the Global War on Terror

Mission:

The Long War Journal is dedicated to providing original and accurate reporting and analysis of the Long War (also known as the Global War on Terror). This is accomplished through its programs of embedded reporters, news and news aggregation, maps, podcasts, and other multimedia formats.

The Long War Journal is published by Public Multimedia Inc., a nonprofit media company.

The Long War Journal is a project of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

The Long War Journal publishes five sections daily: Featured Articles, Threat Matrix, Today In, News links, and News Videos. The Special Features section is updated as the features are published.

Featured Articles:

The main entries at The Long War Journal are written by the staff, and focus on the major news of the day in the Long War. The entries include reports from reporters in the field, existing news and wire reports, and confidential and public sources.

Threat Matrix:

Threat Matrix is the blog of The Long War Journal. At Threat Matrix, the contributors provide pointers to interesting articles, quick analysis, or opinions on hot or overlooked topics of the day.

Special Reports:

The Special Reports section consists of original reporting and analysis, multimedia presentations, and compiled embedded reports produced by the Staff of The Long War Journal.

Today In:

The Today In section is a roundup of the important news of the day in the major theaters or related to existing terror groups. The section is updated throughout the day.

News:

The News consists of open source reporting, analysis, opinion, and commentary from news organizations, think tanks, blogs, and other sources. These are articles of interest; the staff of The Long War Journal does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the reporting, analysis, opinion, and commentary. The News section is updated throughout the day.

Pakistani Jihadists Reported in Northern Mali

16th May 2012 – The Long War Journal

Pakistani Jihadists Reported in Northern Mali

Bill Roggio

Over the past two months, Tuareg rebels, backed by Islamist terror groups such as Ansar al Dine, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, and Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, have seized control of northern Mali. more...

Analysis & Commentary

21st May 2012 – Syndicated

The John Batchelor Show

Bill Roggio

NATO summit pens with no deal on Pakistan supply lines. more...

21st May 2012 – BBC World News

NewsHour

Bill Roggio

AQAP suicide bomber kills nearly 100 Yemeni troops in capital. more...

21st May 2012 – The Long War Journal

AQAP Suicide Bomber Kills Nearly 100 Yemeni Troops in Capital

AQAP Suicide Bomber Kills Nearly 100 Yemeni Troops in Capital

Bill Roggio

An al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula suicide bomber killed more than 90 Yemeni troops as they practiced for a parade in the capital of Sana'a. The suicide bomber was dressed as a soldier and detonated his explosives-packed vest in the middle of a formation of troops. more...

16th May 2012 – Cited by The Los Angeles Times

US Escalates Clandestine War in Yemen

In an escalation of America’s clandestine war in Yemen, a small contingent of U.S. troops is providing targeting data for Yemeni airstrikes as government forces battle to dislodge Al Qaeda militants and other insurgents in the country’s restive south. more...

Events:
In the News

21st May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

US-Pakistan Rift Clouds NATO Summit

21st May 2012 – The New York Times

Afghans to Take Over Security Next Year, NATO Agrees

21st May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

Bomber Strikes Yemeni Military in Blow to Leadership

20th May 2012 – The Associated Press

17 Dead as Yemen Troops Clash With Al Qaeda

16th May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

Taliban Attacks Rise In Surge Districts

15th May 2012 – The Washington Post

Many Will Profit If Pakistan Reopens NATO Supply Routes

15th May 2012 – The New York Times

Yemen Moves to Recapture Towns Controlled by Islamist Insurgents

13th May 2012 – The Associated Press

Drone Strike Kills 11 Qaeda Militants, Yemen Says

13th May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

Peace Negotiator Killed in Kabul

9th May 2012 – The New York Times

Parents of POW Reveal US Talks on Taliban Swap

9th May 2012 – The Associated Press

Yemen Officials: Airstrike Kills 5 al-Qaida Militants in South

9th May 2012 – The New York Times

Long-Running Antiterrorism Work With Saudis Led to Airline Plot’s Failure

8th May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

Bomb Plotter Was US Informer

6th May 2012 – The Associated Press

Both Sides in Sept. 11 Case at Guantanamo Predict Long Legal Battle

6th May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

US Delays Afghan Outpost

6th May 2012 – The New York Times

Militant Tied to Ship Bombing Is Said to Be Killed

6th May 2012 – The Washington Post

Secret US Program Releases High-Level Insurgents in Exchange for Pledges of Peace

3rd May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

Al Qaeda Papers Show Split on Mission, Brand

2nd May 2012 – The Wall Street Journal

With Kabul Attack, Taliban Counter Obama’s Message

1st May 2012 – The New York Times

Obama Signs Pact in Kabul, Turning Page in Afghan War