Lawrence Wright

A TSA agent wears a black ribbon over his badge during a memorial service for a slain colleague.

How the fight against terrorism has transformed America since 9/11

September 9, 2016Books

Journalist Lawrence Wright told the story of al-Qaeda’s rise and the planning of 9/11. Now, he’s worried that Washington’s reaction to terrorism is robbing a generation of basic freedoms.

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a live televised address to the nation on his plans for military action against the Islamic State on September 10, 2014.

In dealing with ISIS, Obama could take cues from the Camp David Accords

October 1, 2014Global Politics

Osama Bin Laden’s Hollywood ending

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Lawrence Wright: Making Scientology Clear

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

Egypt: A Democratic Example Would Pound ‘A Stake Through the Heart of Al-Qaeda’

August 15, 2013Global Politics

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The meaning of Bin Laden for America

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The World’s Marco Werman explores what Osama Bin Laden has represented for Americans and what his death says ultimately about the American people.

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