The unclassified "key judgments" of the National Intelligence Estimate, called “The Terrorist Threat to the US Homeland,” is available here will be available on-line in less than an hour. The Associated Press has already obtained a copy. Not surprisingly, the report warns of the growing threat of possible attacks on the U.S. homeland, AP reports:
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The report makes clear that al-Qaida in Iraq, which has not yet posed a direct threat to U.S. soil, could become a problem here. *
*"Of note," the analysts said, "we assess that al-Qaida will probably seek to leverage the contacts and capabilities of al-Qaida in Iraq (AQI), its most visible and capable affiliate and the only one known to have expressed a desire to attack the homeland." *
*The analysts also found that al-Qaida's association with its Iraqi affiliate helps the group to energize the broader Sunni Muslim extremist community, raise resources and recruit and indoctrinate operatives—"including for homeland attacks." *
*National Intelligence Estimates are the most authoritative written judgments of the 16 spy agencies across the breadth of the U.S. government. These agencies reflect the consensus, long-term thinking of top intelligence analysts. Portions of the documents are occasionally declassified for public release. *
Interestingly, the unclassified report says that non-Muslim groups may attack on U.S. soil. Though it doesn't name names, the AP points out the FBI in the past has warned of environmental groups posing a threat of violence.
