July 25, 2005

This issue examined the aftermath of the London terror attacks and the broader challenge of combating Islamic terrorism across Europe and the Middle East. Gerard Baker and Daniel C. Twining provided analysis of the London bombings and their implications, while Austin Bay and Reuel Marc Gerecht contributed perspectives on the long-term strategic struggle against terrorist movements. The cover featured reporting on U.S. military operations in Falluja, reflecting the ongoing conflict in Iraq as a central element of the war on terror.