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Contends that the attacks of 11 September 2001 led to: (1) America's use of overt/covert means to shape the political future of Middle Eastern countries; (2) unilateral warfare under the guise of preventing future attacks; & (3) the dilution of American liberties/freedoms. It is argued that Saddam Hussein's elimination will not ensure America's domestic security & US occupation of a Muslim country is likely to expand anti-American hostility & provide an incentive for increased terrorism. The doctrine of preemptive warfare is said to be based on the flawed concept that the violent actions of stateless adversaries can be deterred by aggressive military actions. The Bush administration's version of nation building is examined, along with dubious assertions of a link between Iraq & global terrorism that led to war without the legitimacy of a UN mandate. Other issues discussed include the politicization of American intelligence; US relations with Syria & Iran; the likelihood of democracy becoming an energizing force in the region; & the potential for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. J. Lindroth

Vincent M. Cannistraro was director of intelligence programs at the National Security Council during the Reagan administration and served as the Central Intelligence Agency's chief of counterterrorism operations and analysis from 1988 through 1990.