The fight against this new form of terrorism cannot even be won by the biggest military power in the world, the United States. Only a development in the Muslim states which is of use for the people would be able to cut the feet from under the extremists' ground. Here is where the United States must help implement reforms, also for its own protection. American intelligence agents are in a hurry because they fear new surprises. Leads indicate possible targets of new attacks in South America and Albania.
New arrests provoke new threats and terrorist acts.
Experts say that part of responsibility for that vicious circle remaining unbroken is on the Americans who, better than anyone else, know how to make enemies. Washington has effectively antagonized the Arabs by pursuing a double-standard policy in the Middle East. Denying this obvious fact will cost the United States dearly. Once the United States targets bin Laden, American institutions and their people in Pakistan, will become the victims of retaliation by the billionaire. The Americans' withdrawal is seen as preparatory for possible attacks against bin Laden.