The Guardian
A Former Guantánamo Bay Prison Guard's Path to Islam
Steven Wood had never met anyone who practiced Islam before he began working as a guard at the Guantánamo Bay prison. As he spent more time with the men imprisoned there, he was drawn to the religion and later converted. Now he has...
The Guardian
Friendship Between a Guard and Detainee at Guantánamo Bay Prison
Mohamedou Ould Salahi and Steven Wood began their friendship with Mohamedou was a prisoner and Steven was a guard at the infamous Guantánamo Bay prison. How does a friendship function and grow when one friend has the keys to the other's...
The Guardian
Life Before and After Guantánamo Bay Prison
Mohamedou Ould Salahi was imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay for 14 years without ever being charged with a crime. See what his life in Mauritania is like now and what it was like before his imprisonment, including how the CIA came to suspect...
Step Back History
The Birth of Al-Qaeda
Why is there an Al-Qaeda? This infamous organization has ideologies, intellectual roots, and a historical context. Let's talk about it.
Intelligence Squared
Imran Khan - my greatest acheivement
Imran Khan discusses the the role of the government in Pakistan, and how best to deal with the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan. IQ2 Interview: Imran Khan
Next Animation Studio
FBI finds evidence that Pensacola attack was motivate by al-Qaeda
The FBI claims evidence found in Mohammed Alshamrani’s phone shows the attacker had significant ties with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Step Back History
Al-Qaeda's Road to 9/11
Al-Qaeda had been born in the fires of war against the Soviets, but as the 80s turned into the 90s Al-Qaeda made the transition to a terrorist network. This is that story.
Professor Dave Explains
Bill Clinton: The Comeback Kid (1993 – 2001)
Bill Clinton was the governor of Arkansas before he decided to challenge George H. W. Bush for the presidency. Perceived as young and hip, with his saxophone skills, America fell hard for Bill and he won in 1992. His two-term presidency...
Curated Video
9/11: Art From Ashes
September 11, 2001 is a day etched into the memories of millions. Art around the world is being used to explore and understand.
Curated Video
White House Confirms Death Of Osama Bin Laden's Son
The White House said Hamza bin Laden's death undermines important operational activities for Al-Qaeda.
Curated Video
Investigation Continues Into Texas Synagogue Standoff
The suspect was identified as 44-year-old British national Malik Faisal Akram, who was killed Saturday night after the four hostages were released.
Curated Video
Taliban Announce All-Male Interim Government In Afghanistan
Most of the top positions went to people who dominated the 20-year battle against the U.S.-led coalition and its Afghan allies.
Curated Video
Taliban Enforcing Brutal Policies After U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Thousands of Afghan allies and around 100 U.S. Citizens and residents are still hoping to get out of the country.
Curated Video
Car Bomb Kills At Least 79, Injures Over 100 In Somalia's Capital City
The country's president blamed terrorist group al-Shabab.
Curated Video
Life In Kabul, Afghanistan Now That American Troops Have Left
Taliban leaders insist they have no ill intentions and want to cooperate with other countries but many Afghans are skeptical of the days ahead.
PBS
Frontline: Inside the Terror Network
A look into the terrorist networks webbing their way throughout the world. Tells the story of three of the September 11th hijackers and how they were able to elude United States intelligence.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: In Shadow of Terror, Year of Decision
Commentary on 2004, a year of elections in the USA, India, and Afghanistan. How are these three countries tied together? What effect has the constant al Qaeda terror had on these countries? Also included is an excerpt from the book,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Talbott on Globalization and Non State Actors
Former Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott discusses redefining the tools we need to deal in a world that's global, that has one sort of digital flow of information, and has an influx of non-state actors. [8:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Powell on 9/11
General Colin Powell discusses the decision to go into Afghanistan and the "global war on terrorism" after 9/11. [5:36]