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Q&A With Richard N. Haass and Gideon Rose on Bin Laden's Death

By Richard N. Haass and Gideon Rose
May 2, 2011
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Richard N. Haass and Gideon Rose answer questions about Osama bin Laden's death, legacy, and what might come next.

RICHARD N. HAASS is President of the Council on Foreign Relations. GIDEON ROSE is Editor of Foreign Affairs.

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Bin Laden's Legacy
The Editors

As the world comes to terms with the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, reflects on his legacy, and wonders what comes next, we are pleased to present this collection of articles from the Foreign Affairs archives, tracing in real time the evolution of bin Laden’s organization and the threat it has posed.

 

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