I think an organization like al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) poses a much greater sort of tactical near-term operational threat to the Homeland than does the ideological center of core al Qaeda in the FATA in Pakistan.
Clapper assesses AQAP as a more immediate threat than core al Qaeda.
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It speaks to Putin's character, and his KGB background, having essentially lawless, mercenary group, a private army, responsible only to him.
I think the Chinese are going to treat the Russians, somewhat analogously, to the way they treat the North Koreans.
It's despicable. You know, I am out adjectives, but it's just, it's terrible.
given the broad distribution, low cost, and accelerated pace of development of this dual-use technology, its deliberate or unintentional misuse might lead to far-reaching economic and national security implications.
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