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Michael Scheuer, Former Head of CIA’s Bin Laden Unit (1996-99)

Washington, DC

Michael Scheuer, Former Head of CIA’s Bin Laden Unit (1996-99), describes Al-Qaeda’s Worldwide Influence. Michael Scheuer talks about Al-Qaeda’s worldwide influence. Topics include the scope, influence and potential danger from Al-Qaeda. During the past week, two bombings in Iraq’s parliament building and in Algeria have been linked to groups claiming connection to Al-Qaeda. Mr. Scheuer was the head of the Central Intelligence Agency's Bin Laden unit from 1996-1999. He is currently a senior fellow at the Jamestown Foundation.

Updated: Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 2:41pm (ET)

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