Henry Crumpton, former leader of the CIA's hunt for the Taliban after 9/11, details his first briefing with President George W. Bush on the invasion of Afghanistan.

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, discusses the varied social and political cultures that can be found throughout the Middle East.

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, reflects on the consequences the Arab Spring has had for the Middle East.

Paul Salem, VP for Policy and Research at the Middle East Institute, reflects on the chances for a successful a two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine.

Henry Crumpton, the former head of counterterrorism at the State Department, assesses the level of threat we face from Al Qaeda today.

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the initial U.S. response to 9/11, describes missed opportunities to catch Osama bin Laden years before the terrorist attack.