Primary Sources
"9/11 Death Statistics." Statistic Brain RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2013.
(TS) “September 11 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide
attacks against U.S. targets. Two planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center, a third plane hit the Pentagon, and the fourth
plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to combat
terrorism and defining the presidency of George W. Bush.” Primary source (TS)
Bush, George W. "Remarks by the President After Two Planes Crash Into World Trade Center." Remarks by the President After Two Planes Crash Into World Trade Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(TS) This primary source is of the president at the time, George Bushs, immediate speech given the day of 9/11. Intending to give hope to the
people on the most tragic event that has happened in American history. Ensuring that the lives lost would be justified, the president stated
that him and the Nation as a whole would not stop until terrorism is abolished.(TS)
FBI. "AYMAN AL-ZAWAHIRI Worlds Most Wanted Terrorists." FBI. Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
(TS) This primary source is a list of Americas most wanted terrorists from the FBIs site. This site is monitored by the Federal Bureau
Investigation, and consists of terrorists still at large and currently wanted by the U.S. (TS)
Gardner, David. "Bin Laden's Family of Twelve Kicked out of Pakistan Just Days before the First Anniversary of His Death." Mail Online. Mail Online, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA)The effect on Bin Laden's family after his death and explains how they were deported from Afghanistan before his anniversary. Three
widows and eight of children had to leave the country and one grandchild were flown to Saudi Arabia. Primary source because it has real
pictures from the scene of where Bin Laden's family was. (OA)
"HEADLINES." DAWNCOM US to Help Allies Be More Open in Fight on Al Qaeda Comments. Headlines, 12 Feb. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA)President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 12, 2013 explaining how Al Qaeda
is a “shadow” behind 9/11 and how the U.S needs to help countries like Yemen, Libya, and Somalia giving them the best security to protect
them from terrorism and Al- Qaeda.
Morris, Scott. "Primary Source News." : Al Qaeda Confirms Death of Osama Bin Laden. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(TS)This primary source is a first hand account on al Qaeda confirming the death of Bin Laden on May 2nd, 2011. This states that although
Bin Laden is deceased, Al- Qaeda would continue their fight against the U.S and call upon allies from pakistan to remove the United States
from its borders.
Owen, Mark, and Kevin Maurer. No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy SEAL : The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
(TS) This primary source is the autobiography of one of the Navy Seals’ first hand experience of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. Also
goes into elaborate detail on all the hard work put in to become a navy seal and make the mission a success. (TS)
Tenet, George J. "CIA & the War on Terrorism." Statements on Terrorism & Osama Bin Ladin —Central Intelligence Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.
(RC)This article, a primary source,provides insight as to what a top official of the CIA had to say about bin laden even before 9/11. Basically it's
important background information.
"Text: Bin Laden Discusses Attacks on Tape." Washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2001. Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This is an primary source of conversation after the attack, 9/11, between Bin Laden and Shaykh. During this conversation Bin Laden
discusses his success by putting fear into the U.S nation and making citizens panic. Both sides of the conversation recited poems discussing
tragedy and grief about the attack. They were both pleased and satisfy and now thought they ran the whole world.
"The White House Blog." Osama Bin Laden Dead. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This is a primary source on our current president, Barack Obama, announcing that the U.S Navy Seals have captured and killed Osama
Bin Laden. In his speech he elaborates on what troubles Bin Laden has caused our country and the innocent people he has harmed and
killed. September 11, 2001, there were 3,00 citizens killed. Planes were hijacked and crashed into the twin towers.
"Who Is Bin Laden?" PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(OA)This citation explains Osama fathers life and how Osama was always surrounded by intellectual Muslims at Hajj gatherings. It also
explains his marriage life and how many wives he had. It tells us that the his 4th wife was his favorite wife. Bin Laden established more than
6 camps to train his soldiers.
(TS) “September 11 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide
attacks against U.S. targets. Two planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center, a third plane hit the Pentagon, and the fourth
plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to combat
terrorism and defining the presidency of George W. Bush.” Primary source (TS)
Bush, George W. "Remarks by the President After Two Planes Crash Into World Trade Center." Remarks by the President After Two Planes Crash Into World Trade Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(TS) This primary source is of the president at the time, George Bushs, immediate speech given the day of 9/11. Intending to give hope to the
people on the most tragic event that has happened in American history. Ensuring that the lives lost would be justified, the president stated
that him and the Nation as a whole would not stop until terrorism is abolished.(TS)
FBI. "AYMAN AL-ZAWAHIRI Worlds Most Wanted Terrorists." FBI. Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
(TS) This primary source is a list of Americas most wanted terrorists from the FBIs site. This site is monitored by the Federal Bureau
Investigation, and consists of terrorists still at large and currently wanted by the U.S. (TS)
Gardner, David. "Bin Laden's Family of Twelve Kicked out of Pakistan Just Days before the First Anniversary of His Death." Mail Online. Mail Online, 26 Apr. 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA)The effect on Bin Laden's family after his death and explains how they were deported from Afghanistan before his anniversary. Three
widows and eight of children had to leave the country and one grandchild were flown to Saudi Arabia. Primary source because it has real
pictures from the scene of where Bin Laden's family was. (OA)
"HEADLINES." DAWNCOM US to Help Allies Be More Open in Fight on Al Qaeda Comments. Headlines, 12 Feb. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA)President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 12, 2013 explaining how Al Qaeda
is a “shadow” behind 9/11 and how the U.S needs to help countries like Yemen, Libya, and Somalia giving them the best security to protect
them from terrorism and Al- Qaeda.
Morris, Scott. "Primary Source News." : Al Qaeda Confirms Death of Osama Bin Laden. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(TS)This primary source is a first hand account on al Qaeda confirming the death of Bin Laden on May 2nd, 2011. This states that although
Bin Laden is deceased, Al- Qaeda would continue their fight against the U.S and call upon allies from pakistan to remove the United States
from its borders.
Owen, Mark, and Kevin Maurer. No Easy Day: The Autobiography of a Navy SEAL : The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
(TS) This primary source is the autobiography of one of the Navy Seals’ first hand experience of the mission that killed Osama bin Laden. Also
goes into elaborate detail on all the hard work put in to become a navy seal and make the mission a success. (TS)
Tenet, George J. "CIA & the War on Terrorism." Statements on Terrorism & Osama Bin Ladin —Central Intelligence Agency. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.
(RC)This article, a primary source,provides insight as to what a top official of the CIA had to say about bin laden even before 9/11. Basically it's
important background information.
"Text: Bin Laden Discusses Attacks on Tape." Washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2001. Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This is an primary source of conversation after the attack, 9/11, between Bin Laden and Shaykh. During this conversation Bin Laden
discusses his success by putting fear into the U.S nation and making citizens panic. Both sides of the conversation recited poems discussing
tragedy and grief about the attack. They were both pleased and satisfy and now thought they ran the whole world.
"The White House Blog." Osama Bin Laden Dead. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This is a primary source on our current president, Barack Obama, announcing that the U.S Navy Seals have captured and killed Osama
Bin Laden. In his speech he elaborates on what troubles Bin Laden has caused our country and the innocent people he has harmed and
killed. September 11, 2001, there were 3,00 citizens killed. Planes were hijacked and crashed into the twin towers.
"Who Is Bin Laden?" PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(OA)This citation explains Osama fathers life and how Osama was always surrounded by intellectual Muslims at Hajj gatherings. It also
explains his marriage life and how many wives he had. It tells us that the his 4th wife was his favorite wife. Bin Laden established more than
6 camps to train his soldiers.
Secondary Sources
"Al-Qaeda Statement on Bin Laden's Death - Middle East - Al Jazeera English." Al Jazeera English. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) Al Qaedas statement on the death of Bin Laden and how they feel that the americans have killed him. They make it seem like Bin LAden is easily
replaceable and that many more leaders will come around like him.
Amb. Bolton, John "Al Qaeda on the Rise." Fox News. FOX News Network, 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 06 Feb. 2013.
(TS) This online article, a secondary source, provides information on al-Qaedas response to president obamas statement “Al-Qaeda is on the path to defeat,
and Osama Bin Laden is dead.” This clearly enraged the people of al-Qaeda. After this al-Qaeda successfully took part in many attacks showing the
group is still at large and more dangerous than ever.
Bruno, Greg. "Council on Foreign Relations." Council on Foreign Relations. N.p., 6 June 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This secondary source discusses what Al- Qaeda was and it was it is now. Al- Qaeda works out out of Pakistan and what life was like after 9/11. Al
Qaeda leaders and many of their soldiers were killed after 9/11
Burke, Jason. "Bin Laden Files Show Al-Qaida and Taliban Leaders in Close Contact." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 29 Apr. 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(TS)This secondary source, is an online article showing Osama bin ladens close relations to Taliban leaders and many conversations that took place
throughout Osamas reign. This happened a year after the killing of Bin laden and shows that the U.S is still trying to bring an end to a long fought war.
Burke, Jason. "Bin Laden Files Show Al-Qaida and Taliban Leaders in Close Contact." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 29 Apr. 2012. Web. 07 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This online article, a secondary source, provides information on Bin Laden (RC)
Byman, Daniel L. "The 2013 State of the Union ›." The Brookings Institution. Brookings, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source provides a lot of background information about al queda, their leaders and their political positions. It also comes from an
online newspapers so its a reliable source.
Desk, News. "Look Inside Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad Compound." PBS. PBS, 02 May 2011. Web. 13 Feb. 2013
(TS) This PBS news source, secondary source, is an in depth look on the Abottabad compound that was home to Osama Bin Laden. This was where the
raid on May 1st took place.
Evans, Robert. "7 Bizarre Ways You Didn't Know 9/11 Changed the World."Cracked.com. Cracked, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(RC) Although most of this secondary source isn't useful, it does have statistics on stocks the years following 9/11, a terrorist attack carried out by Al Qaeda
and Osama Bin Laden. It shows that stock values dropped after 9/11, changing point?
Guzzon, John. "The Impact Of Osama Bin Laden's Death." The Impact Of Osama Bin Laden's Death. Viewpoint, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source has exactly what we were looking for. It has all the impacts of Osama Bin Ladens death worldwide. It also provides viewpoints
from both the United States and Al- Qaeda supporters. (RC)
"Has the CIA Agent Who Helped Track down Osama Bin Laden Been Unmasked by a New HBO Documentary?" Mail Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(TS) This secondary source, is an online article talking about the woman souly responsible for discovering Bin Laden's hideout. This CIA agents non stop
obsession for 10 years straight lead to the monumental discovery. (TS)
Hersh, Joshua. "'No Easy Day': Osama Bin Laden Book Author Defends Decision To Write."The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 29 Aug. 2012. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This online article, a secondary source, was written about the author of the Osama Bin Laden death book. It provides quotes as to where the author
got his information, which also gives us more primary sources. (RC)
"Hypocrisy: US Arms Al Qaeda in Syria, Mass-Slaughters Civilians in Afghanistan." Infowars Hypocrisy US Arms Al Qaeda in Syria Mass Slaughters Civilians in Afghanistan Comments. N.p., 13 Feb. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This secondary source mentions the deaths between 2007 and 2011 that Al Qaeda is responsible for. This is to prove that Al Qaeda is still a huge
threat even after 9/11 and they are still up to no good.
Mcsheehys, Rich. "Rich McSheehy's Weblog." Rich McSheehys Weblog. Online Blog, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source is from on online blog that provides some reasons as to why al queda attacked the U.S. in the first place. It provides a different
viewpoint of the situation.
"Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda: A Notorious History of Death [PHOTOS]."International Business Times. International Buisness times, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source is an interview with a man who worked with the united states government in the post 9/11 years trying to track down Osama
Bin Laden. Although the interview is specific in its answers it does provide insight as to what the U.S. government was doing during this time.
"Osama Bin Laden." Wikipedia. N.p., 29 Jan. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
(OA) This citation includes all of Osama Bin Laden background information; school experience, family, and how many kids and wives he had. It also includes
a couple quotes from the present president, Barack Obama, and another former president, George Bush. This is considered a secondary source.
"Reconnecting Al Qaeda Dots." The Washington Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This is a secondary source filled with many quotes from Osama Bin Laden, and many of them referring to the 9/11 attack and him believing that the
mission the U.S had planned on Somalia failed which gave him confidence that the Al Qaeda can defeat the U.S by themselves. All this was said and
believed before the 9/11 attacks and is what drove Bin Laden & the Al Qaeda troops to do so.
SCHABNER, DEAN, and KAREN TRAVERS. "Osama Bin Laden Killed: 'Justice Is Done,' President Says." ABC News. ABC News Network, 01 May 2011. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
(TS) This secondary source is the first article by ABC NEWS reporting on the assassination Osama Bin Laden, this includes quotes from both presidents
Obama and George W. Bush. Also this is a good source for al-Qaeda information including their background and previous plans and attacks by their
group.
Shaughnessy, Larry. "SEAL's Osama Bin Laden Book Sheds Light on Ambien Use in Military." CNN Security Clearance RSS. CNN, n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source is about the novel written about Osama Bin Laden's death. It provides a different viewpoint as it explores and criticizes what the
United States could have done differently.
"Timeline of Al-Qaeda Attacks." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Dec. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This wikipedia article, secondary source, provides insight as to when Al- Qaeda attacks first started as well as the leaders of their organization at the
time of certain attacks, including Osama Bin Laden.
WGBH. "A Biography Of Osama Bin Laden." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.
(RC) This online website/article, a secondary source, provides lots of information about obamas personal life. Where he was born, what kind of education he
received and when he first was associated with terrorist activities. It also provides information as to how he helped plan the 9/11 attacks and post 9/11
whereabouts.
Whitlock, Craig. "Al- Qaedas New Leadership." Washington Post. 2006 Washington Post, n.d. Web.
(TS) This secondary source is an online article that shows the new leadership of the terrorist group, information from the CIA describing the social hierarchy
and ranks of leaders.
"World." Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) The Saudi Drone was a plane filled with many U.S secrets and one of the most important ones the "16 page white paper" which magnifies the grey
areas in the U.S. policy on targeted killings, including identification of who might be considered an “imminent threat,” and when it is acceptable to
assassinate an American citizen.
(OA) Al Qaedas statement on the death of Bin Laden and how they feel that the americans have killed him. They make it seem like Bin LAden is easily
replaceable and that many more leaders will come around like him.
Amb. Bolton, John "Al Qaeda on the Rise." Fox News. FOX News Network, 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 06 Feb. 2013.
(TS) This online article, a secondary source, provides information on al-Qaedas response to president obamas statement “Al-Qaeda is on the path to defeat,
and Osama Bin Laden is dead.” This clearly enraged the people of al-Qaeda. After this al-Qaeda successfully took part in many attacks showing the
group is still at large and more dangerous than ever.
Bruno, Greg. "Council on Foreign Relations." Council on Foreign Relations. N.p., 6 June 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This secondary source discusses what Al- Qaeda was and it was it is now. Al- Qaeda works out out of Pakistan and what life was like after 9/11. Al
Qaeda leaders and many of their soldiers were killed after 9/11
Burke, Jason. "Bin Laden Files Show Al-Qaida and Taliban Leaders in Close Contact." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 29 Apr. 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(TS)This secondary source, is an online article showing Osama bin ladens close relations to Taliban leaders and many conversations that took place
throughout Osamas reign. This happened a year after the killing of Bin laden and shows that the U.S is still trying to bring an end to a long fought war.
Burke, Jason. "Bin Laden Files Show Al-Qaida and Taliban Leaders in Close Contact." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 29 Apr. 2012. Web. 07 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This online article, a secondary source, provides information on Bin Laden (RC)
Byman, Daniel L. "The 2013 State of the Union ›." The Brookings Institution. Brookings, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source provides a lot of background information about al queda, their leaders and their political positions. It also comes from an
online newspapers so its a reliable source.
Desk, News. "Look Inside Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad Compound." PBS. PBS, 02 May 2011. Web. 13 Feb. 2013
(TS) This PBS news source, secondary source, is an in depth look on the Abottabad compound that was home to Osama Bin Laden. This was where the
raid on May 1st took place.
Evans, Robert. "7 Bizarre Ways You Didn't Know 9/11 Changed the World."Cracked.com. Cracked, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(RC) Although most of this secondary source isn't useful, it does have statistics on stocks the years following 9/11, a terrorist attack carried out by Al Qaeda
and Osama Bin Laden. It shows that stock values dropped after 9/11, changing point?
Guzzon, John. "The Impact Of Osama Bin Laden's Death." The Impact Of Osama Bin Laden's Death. Viewpoint, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source has exactly what we were looking for. It has all the impacts of Osama Bin Ladens death worldwide. It also provides viewpoints
from both the United States and Al- Qaeda supporters. (RC)
"Has the CIA Agent Who Helped Track down Osama Bin Laden Been Unmasked by a New HBO Documentary?" Mail Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(TS) This secondary source, is an online article talking about the woman souly responsible for discovering Bin Laden's hideout. This CIA agents non stop
obsession for 10 years straight lead to the monumental discovery. (TS)
Hersh, Joshua. "'No Easy Day': Osama Bin Laden Book Author Defends Decision To Write."The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 29 Aug. 2012. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This online article, a secondary source, was written about the author of the Osama Bin Laden death book. It provides quotes as to where the author
got his information, which also gives us more primary sources. (RC)
"Hypocrisy: US Arms Al Qaeda in Syria, Mass-Slaughters Civilians in Afghanistan." Infowars Hypocrisy US Arms Al Qaeda in Syria Mass Slaughters Civilians in Afghanistan Comments. N.p., 13 Feb. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This secondary source mentions the deaths between 2007 and 2011 that Al Qaeda is responsible for. This is to prove that Al Qaeda is still a huge
threat even after 9/11 and they are still up to no good.
Mcsheehys, Rich. "Rich McSheehy's Weblog." Rich McSheehys Weblog. Online Blog, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source is from on online blog that provides some reasons as to why al queda attacked the U.S. in the first place. It provides a different
viewpoint of the situation.
"Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda: A Notorious History of Death [PHOTOS]."International Business Times. International Buisness times, n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source is an interview with a man who worked with the united states government in the post 9/11 years trying to track down Osama
Bin Laden. Although the interview is specific in its answers it does provide insight as to what the U.S. government was doing during this time.
"Osama Bin Laden." Wikipedia. N.p., 29 Jan. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
(OA) This citation includes all of Osama Bin Laden background information; school experience, family, and how many kids and wives he had. It also includes
a couple quotes from the present president, Barack Obama, and another former president, George Bush. This is considered a secondary source.
"Reconnecting Al Qaeda Dots." The Washington Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Feb. 2013.
(OA) This is a secondary source filled with many quotes from Osama Bin Laden, and many of them referring to the 9/11 attack and him believing that the
mission the U.S had planned on Somalia failed which gave him confidence that the Al Qaeda can defeat the U.S by themselves. All this was said and
believed before the 9/11 attacks and is what drove Bin Laden & the Al Qaeda troops to do so.
SCHABNER, DEAN, and KAREN TRAVERS. "Osama Bin Laden Killed: 'Justice Is Done,' President Says." ABC News. ABC News Network, 01 May 2011. Web. 29 Jan. 2013.
(TS) This secondary source is the first article by ABC NEWS reporting on the assassination Osama Bin Laden, this includes quotes from both presidents
Obama and George W. Bush. Also this is a good source for al-Qaeda information including their background and previous plans and attacks by their
group.
Shaughnessy, Larry. "SEAL's Osama Bin Laden Book Sheds Light on Ambien Use in Military." CNN Security Clearance RSS. CNN, n.d. Web. 04 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This secondary source is about the novel written about Osama Bin Laden's death. It provides a different viewpoint as it explores and criticizes what the
United States could have done differently.
"Timeline of Al-Qaeda Attacks." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Dec. 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(RC) This wikipedia article, secondary source, provides insight as to when Al- Qaeda attacks first started as well as the leaders of their organization at the
time of certain attacks, including Osama Bin Laden.
WGBH. "A Biography Of Osama Bin Laden." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.
(RC) This online website/article, a secondary source, provides lots of information about obamas personal life. Where he was born, what kind of education he
received and when he first was associated with terrorist activities. It also provides information as to how he helped plan the 9/11 attacks and post 9/11
whereabouts.
Whitlock, Craig. "Al- Qaedas New Leadership." Washington Post. 2006 Washington Post, n.d. Web.
(TS) This secondary source is an online article that shows the new leadership of the terrorist group, information from the CIA describing the social hierarchy
and ranks of leaders.
"World." Thestar.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.
(OA) The Saudi Drone was a plane filled with many U.S secrets and one of the most important ones the "16 page white paper" which magnifies the grey
areas in the U.S. policy on targeted killings, including identification of who might be considered an “imminent threat,” and when it is acceptable to
assassinate an American citizen.