TA-THREATS: Terrorism Coalition Countries are Targets

Countries who have helped the "war on terrorism" with troops in Iraq fear they are next in line for the type of retaliation attack seen recently in Madrid. Countries such as Poland, once behind the "Iron Curtain" have no experience in dealing with terrorism, and helping their citizens become aware of threats. www.SFgate.com "Most nations contributing to the Iraq mission say they will remain in the peacekeeping force despite the Madrid bombings, which killed 201 people Thursday." A new, not surprising tactic, from Al-Qaida to target allies of the U.S. appears to have weakened the resolve of Spain, and struck fear in the minds of coalition members. This tactic of turning a jittery world against the U.S.-led war on terrorism through the threat of carnage will be the likely modus-operandi for months to come. Related Stories New Spanish government a circuit breaker on Iraq COALITION OF THE WILTING Related ATSNN Stories France has Received a Threat from Islamic Group Bombings in Madrid Designed to Separate Spain From U.S.