Terrorist Plots Part Of Cat-And-Mouse Game

by Tom Gjelten, NPR

Last week's terrorism plot -- the attempt to ship bombs aboard cargo planes -- represents the latest effort by al-Qaida and its partners to find ways to attack the United States. This plot was foiled. The episode highlights a dangerous game: the way both sides -- al-Qaida and the United States -- learn and adapt. Al-Qaida hatches a plot; the United States reacts; al-Qaida tries something new.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, November 5, 2010