![]() ![]() ![]() What constitutes an “operational relationship” between a terrorist group and a state? Is something less than an “operational relationship” still worthy of concern? A war? What constitutes a “relationship” between a terrorist group and a state? What constitutes “support” from a state? Who determines if someone is a member of al-Qaeda and what is the criteria for membership? Are reports being compared with what analysts deemed to be enough to warrant a costly, deadly war? ![]() Are reports relating to Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda being put through a filter of comparisons with what Bush administration officials and others said? Two former CIA members with relevant experience go on record below with their analysis of the Saddam Hussein/al-Qaeda question and the CIA’s role.īefore reengaging this topic it is important to be aware that different interpretations of events, affiliations, and terminology greatly affect the analysis, and are the reason opinions can appear to be so far apart. When one attempts to dig on questions, such as what meetings actually took place between Saddam Hussein’s regime and al-Qaeda members - where they took place and when, and what was discussed - the CIA emerges as one of, if not the major, intelligence players involved in public discussion of the topic. ![]()
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