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I think there will be an increase in violence for the short term. Revenge is a strong motive for the Radical Muslim.
Probably so, eventually, to whatever extent violence in that region or any other can ever truly be said to "end"... anyhow, it's a good thing the guys got the bastard.
My assessment is that USA's approach is too direct , too simplistic and too strategically myopic.You have made Saddam and Usama's super heroes from heroes or minor heroes.The capture of Saddam in this context has immensely raised the stature of Saddam in the Islamic world and would intensify the resolve of anti US forces.Some details of how the conflict may unfold I have covered in my article " The age of Strategic Anarchy" published in Nov 2003.
A.H Amin
Major (Retired)
Military Analyst and Security/Logistic Consultant
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