Global Research - by Prof. Michel Chossudovsky:
"Throughout the post 9/11 era, Al Qaeda and the 'threat of Islamic terrorism' have played a central role in defining Washington's diplomatic agenda, shaping its rhetoric at World summits as well as establishing the contours of US military doctrine.
"The pre-emptive 'defensive war' doctrine against Al Qaeda and its alleged 'State Sponsors' constitutes the foundation of America's post 9/11 National Security Strategy (NSS), first formulated in early 2002."
