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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
Article Summary and Author Biography

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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