A top think tank in London says the Middle East is more secure than a year ago because of positive developments in Iraq and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
But the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies said Tuesday Iraq remained an inspiration for Islamic militants, helping al Qaeda recruit and continue to threaten countries around the world.
A top think tank in London says the Middle East is more secure than a year ago because of positive developments in Iraq and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
But the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies said Tuesday Iraq remained an inspiration for Islamic militants, helping al Qaeda recruit and continue to threaten countries around the world.
The organization's annual survey gave credit to the United States for measures that appeared to bear fruit over the past year, notably in Iraq.
But it blamed the White House for the "shocking" abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody, saying it strengthened the insurgents' cause.
