by James R. Clapper (Author), U. S. Office of the Director of National (Author)

Terrorist threats are in a transition period as the global jihadist movement becomes increasinglydecentralized. In addition, the Arab Spring has generated a spike in threats to US interests in the region that likely will endure until political upheaval stabilizes and security forces regain their capabilities. We also face uncertainty about potential threats from Iran and Lebanese Hizballah, which see the United States and Israel as their principal enemies.