Study Shows 607% Rise in Jihadist Terrorism Post-Iraq War

The war in Iraq has set off a sevenfold increase in terrorism worldwide, according to a study published by Mother Jones magazine. The study's authors, Peter Bergen and Paul Cruickshank found that the annual rate of fatal attacks by jihadist groups was 607 percent higher after the war than it had been previously, and that the rate of people killed each year in such attacks increased 237 percent. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Ana Mileva - Feb 21, 2007 - 8:59 AM PST
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by Kaizar Campwala - Feb. 21, 2007

Thoroughly researched and succinctly presented. This piece should serve as solid evidence in arguments regarding the failure of America's Iraq policy.

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by Chris Finnie - Feb. 25, 2007

Even-handed and well-researched, this is an outstanding article on a difficult topic. More important, the authors look at motivating factors and possible after effects. Compelling, chilling, and convincing.

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by Ben Ross - Feb. 22, 2007

Confirms, pre-invasion intel predictions, and any media watcher's accrued wisdom, with exhaustive stats compiled in a clear way the downward spiral of security since 9/11 . My prediction is this story will not reach the general public at least not via conventional media outlets.

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by Bob McInnis - Feb. 21, 2007

Well researched and presented. Numerous visuals and citations add ease of understanding and credibility.

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