Paul Pillar

Paul Pillar was deputy chief of the counterterrorist center at the CIA from 1997 to 1999. He is director of graduate studies at Georgetown University's Security Studies Program.

Reduce the Shock Value

It’s the terrorists’ goal to spread fear. The government should educate the public about risk—and try to head off the disruptive blame game that follows each attack.

Paul Pillar | Published Feb 04, 2010