Credible threats and the meaning of credible intelligence
The piece discusses how credible threats are defined by officials and analysts, noting that credibility depends on history and interpretation. It covers opinions from former officials such as Vince Cannistraro and Larry Mefford, the role of sources, corroboration, and the subjective nature of evaluating intelligence findings.
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Global hunt for terrorists ties to Boston Islamabad and Panama
U S officials released a list of seven terror suspects linked to Boston Islamabad and Panama City amid warnings of an attack this summer. The targets include a California born convert a Tunisian Canadian citizen a Tanzanian nicknamed Foopie and a Pakistani woman with a Boston biology degree. Panamanian officials seek Adnan Gulshrijumah a Saudi native who traveled through the U S and Panama in 2001. Canadian and Panamanian authorities urge vigilance and information.
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