Counterterrorism and Finite Deduction

There are an infinite number of ways to conduct a terrorist attack but a finite number of terrorists. Find the common link among these individuals.


Faisal Shazad
US Citizen
Allegedly trained in Pakistan


Najibullah Zazi
US Citizen
Trained in Pakistan


David Coleman Headley
US Citizen
Trained in Pakistan


Waqar Hasan
US Citizen
Training in Pakistan before arrest


At most this very basic behavioral profile can generate leads. Old fashion detective work like we witnessed only after the failed bombing in Times Square is still required.