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What was the code name of the operation that resulted in the death of the former head of Al-Qaeda?
What was the code name of the operation that resulted in the death of the former head of Al-Qaeda?
What is the primary purpose of the USA PATRIOT Act?
What is the primary purpose of the USA PATRIOT Act?
Why have critics opposed the USA PATRIOT Act?
Why have critics opposed the USA PATRIOT Act?
What is the current status of the Guantanamo Bay detention center?
What is the current status of the Guantanamo Bay detention center?
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What is one of the allegations made against the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay?
What is one of the allegations made against the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay?
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Why did President Bush say it was necessary to disarm Iraq?
Why did President Bush say it was necessary to disarm Iraq?
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What was the outcome of the insurgency in Iraq following the invasion in 2003?
What was the outcome of the insurgency in Iraq following the invasion in 2003?
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Why did radical fighters allied with al-Qaeda attack targets in Saudi Arabia?
Why did radical fighters allied with al-Qaeda attack targets in Saudi Arabia?
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What was the outcome of CIA-led raids in Pakistan?
What was the outcome of CIA-led raids in Pakistan?
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Who was overthrown and eventually executed as a result of the invasion of Iraq?
Who was overthrown and eventually executed as a result of the invasion of Iraq?
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Study Notes
Operation Neptune Spear
- Osama bin Laden, the former head of Al-Qaeda, was killed on May 2, 2011, in Pakistan by Navy Seals.
- The operation was ordered by United States President Barack Obama.
USA PATRIOT Act
- The USA PATRIOT Act was created by the Department of Homeland Security to defend the American home front.
- The act allows U.S. law enforcement agencies to:
- Fight terrorism in the U.S. and overseas
- Search telephone, email, medical, and financial records
- Detain and deport immigrants suspected of terrorism
- Regulate financial transactions involving foreign individuals
- Critics argue that the PATRIOT Act violates Americans' First and Fourth Amendment rights.
Guantanamo Bay Detention Center
- The detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, holds approximately 750 prisoners, most of whom have not been charged with any crime.
- Allegations of humiliation, torture, and mistreatment have been reported, making it a politically divisive issue.
- President Obama announced plans to close the detention center, but it remains open and is unlikely to close soon.
War on Terror
Operation Iraqi Freedom
- President Bush claimed that Iraq was producing weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), but none were found.
- The operation was justified by the need to "prosecute the war on terror" and alleged Iraqi support for Al-Qaeda and Palestinian suicide bombers.
- The goal was to spread democracy to Iraq and stop human rights abuses.
- Following the invasion in 2003, Iraq became a breeding ground for terrorist groups, and an insurgency ensued.
- Saddam Hussein was overthrown and eventually executed.
Insurgency in Saudi Arabia
- From 2000 to present, radical fighters allied with Al-Qaeda have attacked Saudi military, foreign workers, and Western tourists.
- The resentment is fueled by the American military presence in the Muslim holy land.
Pakistan and Waziristan
- The Pakistani-Afghan border region of Waziristan serves as a safe haven for Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters.
- The CIA has led raids in Pakistan, resulting in the arrest or killing of several Al-Qaeda leaders.
- The United States has collaborated with President Musharraf of Pakistan to combat terrorism.
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Test your knowledge on the US counter-terrorism efforts, including the operation that killed the former head of Al-Qaeda and the USA PATRIOT Act. Learn about the measures taken to fight terrorism and protect the American homeland.
