The first priority, of course, must be to eviscerate whatever remains of al-Qaeda's infrastructure, particularly in Pakistan. The past 10 years have taken a heavy toll on the organisation, and its ability to conduct "spectacular" attacks of the September 11 variety. At least half of al-Qaeda's senior commanders have been killed or captured, and the life expectancy of anyone brave enough to become its head of operations averages about six months.
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