Thursday, November 22, 2012

Panetta: U.S. War Against Al Qaeda Continues



Pentagon Vs. Al Qaeda: Panetta Hints At Shifting US Tactics -- Christian Science Monitor

In a little-noticed policy speech, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Al Qaeda has been adapting to the US offensive against its leadership, requiring the Pentagon to adopt new tactics.

In a little-noticed policy speech this week, America’s top defense official signaled a new direction for the Pentagon’s efforts in battling terrorism.

New tactics will include using more special operations forces and drones to conduct small strikes, as well as more partnership with foreign commandos.

These are necessary in part because Al Qaeda has been quietly adapting to the growing US offensive against its leadership, senior US military officials warn.

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More News On U.S. Secretary Of Defense Panetta's Comments on Al Qaeda

Panetta Details Steps Needed to End al-Qaida Threat -- US Department of Defense
US has decimated al Qaeda chiefs but must persist in fight -Panetta -- Reuters
Leon Panetta: Al Qaeda’s leadership ‘decimated’ -- Politico
Panetta: End of Afghan war in sight, fight against al-Qaida will take a new direction -- FOX News/AP
Al-Qaeda ‘Cancer’ Spreads With U.S. Chasing, Panetta Says -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Panetta: America beating al Qaeda but hasn't won yet
-- CNN
We are still involved in a war on terrorism, says Panetta -- Examiner
Panetta: U.S. War on Terrorism Far From Over -- National Defense
Panetta highlights DoD counter-terror role as budget cuts loom -- Janes
No Turkey: Panetta braces U.S. for long counterterrorism war -- Kevin Baron, The E-Ring/Foreign Policy

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