Global terrorism

Officials say it's too soon to tell whether the terrorist plot foiled in Britain this week was the work of al Qaeda, but it bears several similarities to the group's previous attacks. Nearly five years after we declared war on them, have international terrorist groups been weakened?

Guests

• Roy Grow: Professor of international relations at Carleton College in Northfield.

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