Holger Jensen

In the following viewpoint, Holger Jensen argues that the United States’ response to terrorism has been weak and ineffective and that America needs to become more aggressive in its fight against international terrorism. Jensen asserts that the United States should follow the lead of nations such as Russia and Israel and retaliate against terrorists. However, he acknowledges, the United States often faces criticism when it attacks nations such as Iraq and Sudan, partly because many foreign observers question the motivations of the Clinton administration. Jensen is the international editor of the Rocky Mountain News.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How many hostages did Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations take during the 1980s, according to the author?
2. According to Jensen, why might the military strikes in Sudan and Afghanistan...