Suroosh Alvi of VICE travels to Bin Laden’s infamous compound to see what people really think about living next to America’s most vilified fugitive. Unsurprisingly, their concern lies less with the proximity of Bin Laden than the chaos that his death has sparked. Although the controversy over whether or not Pakistan was harboring Bin Laden and the “trust deficit” is the primary focus for the American media, Pakistani news is busy covering the onslaught of violence that has broken out since the May 2nd raid. The people have seen a marked increase in American drone attacks, while the Taliban continues its retaliation with a relentless wave of suicide bombings. Anti-American sentiment has never run higher and this…. Read more

Inside Al-Qaeda and the Taliban: Beyond Bin Laden and 9/11 President Obama may have delivered on his campaign promise to kill Osama bin Laden, but as an Al-Qaeda strategist, bin Laden has been dead for years. This book introduces and examines the new generation of Al-Qaeda leaders who have been behind the most recent attacks. Investigative journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad dedicated his life to revealing the strategies and inner workings of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. He had access to top-level commanders in both movements, as well as within the ISI, Pakistan’s intelligence service. Shahzad’s work was praised by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for “bringing to light the troubles extremism poses to Pakistan’s stability.” Inside…. Read more

Pakistan info helped US with bin Laden hideout: official The Pakistani intelligence services provided the United States with information that was helpful in learning more about the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed, a US official said Saturday. "The Pakistanis didn't provide any tips on bin Laden, … Read more on New York Daily News Pakistan wants US to say sorry for killing its troops before reopening ties ISLAMABAD — American attempts to rebuild its relationship with Pakistan appear to be stuck on the issue of a US apology for killing 24 Pakistani border troops last November. US officials visited Pakistan on Friday for talks on rebooting the … Read more on Washington Post Pakistan army believes in…. Read more

Bin Laden lived 9 years undetected in Pakistan, fathered 4 children, wife says ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Former Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden entered Pakistan across the Afghan border during the early months of US attacks on Afghanistan, then spent nine years on the run in Pakistan living in several safe houses and fathering four … Read more on Fox News Pakistan: Suspected US missile strike kills four PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) – A suspected US drone fired two missiles at a house in northwest Pakistan early Friday morning, killing four militants in an attack that comes as Pakistani officials have stepped up their calls for the strikes to end, … Read more on USA…. Read more

Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 ISBN13: 9780143034667Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed The explosive first-hand account of America’s secret history in Afghanistan With the publication of Ghost Wars, Steve Coll became not only a Pulitzer Prize winner, but also the expert on the rise of the Taliban, the emergence of Bin Laden, and the secret efforts by CIA officers and their agents to capture or kill Bin Laden in Afghanistan after 1998.Steve Coll’s Ghost Wars: The Secret History of…. Read more