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The World After 9/11 – Part I Al Qaeda is intent on provoking war to launch caliphate and upend global powers India's Anti-Corruption Movement Wins – For Now A lasting antidote to India's corruption is not protests, but economic growth Transnational Celebrity Activism in Global Politics: Changing the World? Many facets of globalization have combined to spur intense celebrity activism at the global level Get the latest from YaleGlobal for mobile devices Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook   The World After 9/11 – Part II Al Qaeda made its mark by the dramatic 9/11 attacks, but it's not alone in developing transnational networks striving for global jihad. This two-part YaleGlobal series analyzes terrorist threats which since 9/11 have sought to end modernization and multicultural societies across Asia and promote inter-religious conflagration. The second and final article analyzes the goals of Lashkar-e-Taiba, or LeT, based in Pakistan. LeT's initial goal, the liberation of Kashmir from India, was developed with support from the Pakistan military and intelligence services, explains author Stephen Tankel. LeT expanded its reach to mount attacks against India, recruiting disgruntled Muslims of India, Bangladesh and Nepal, even in host countries like Saudi Arabia and the UK. Before long, global jihadists pressured LeT's leaders to expand beyond India.... More News... An America Adrift Paul Kennedy The New York Times, 9 September 2011 Distracted by 9/11 and wars, the US neglected pressing financial and international issues Democratic Hysteria Pranab Bardhan Project Syndicate, 8 September 2011 In India and the US, angry populists seek shortcuts and paralyze democratically elected leaders Fall of Gaddafi: Policy Challenge for China and Russia James M. Dorsey RSIS Commentaries, 7 September 2011 Global powers review friendships with autocrats India Measures Itself Against a China That Doesn't Notice Vikas Bajaj The New York Times, 6 September 2011 India looks to China, but China looks elsewhere View email in browser | Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend   Copyright (C) 2011 YaleGlobal Online All rights reserved.