Military Force vs. Intelligence in Terrorism Battle
Behind the heated rhetoric of the presidential campaigns, there is a serious debate about the best approach to terrorism. One issue is whether the war in Iraq has bred more terrorism, or whether terrorism would have expanded anyway. Another question: Is conventional military force an effective weapon against terrorism, or should the United States and its allies rely more heavily on intelligence aimed at breaking up terrorist networks? NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.
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