Afghanistan
The A-Z of Ayman al-Zawahiri
Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's long-serving deputy, the man described as the "operational brains behind 9/11", was today appointed bin Laden's successor as al-Qaeda chief.
A live, incarcerated bin Laden would have been more use to us
Kevin Meagher debates the case for taking Osama bin Laden alive and trying him before the courts.
The influence and legacy of Osama Bin Laden
Former army captain Patrick Bury examines the influence of Bin Laden on international terrorists while alive and the legacy he leaves behind.
Growing doubts and worrying signs over Afghanistan
Amidst the carnage in the Middle East and Japan, General Petreaus gave evidence to the US Senate Armed Forces Committee on continuing operations in Afghanistan yesterday. Behind his measured positivity lie hints of impending strategic failure, writes former Royal Irish Regiment Captain Patrick Bury.
The Afghan Surge: Where are we now?
Left Foot Forward’s Patrick Bury, a former Captain in the Royal Irish Regiment who served in Sangin, Afghanistan, reports on the latest news out of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Who do you talk to and will they listen?
The issue of negotiations are far complex and nuanced than usually recognised, explains Captain Patrick Bury (Royal Irish Regiment), who served in Afghanistan.