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PNAC

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A year before 9/11, a Washington think tank literally wished for 'a new Pearl Harbor' — and then got one.
Who they are

The Project for the New American Century (PNAC), a group of hawkish policy insiders formed in 2000.

What they do

The engine treats its writings as a blueprint for aggressive US foreign policy that later became real after 9/11.

How it works

Its 2000 report 'Rebuilding America's Defenses' said change would be slow 'absent some catastrophic and catalyzing event — like a new Pearl Harbor.' Its signers included Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Jeb Bush and Libby.

Why it matters

The plan foreshadowed the post-9/11 wars and shows how a small group's wishlist can shape a nation's direction.

The engine's record — word for word
Project for the New American Century (2000). "Rebuilding Americas Defenses" called for "some catastrophic and catalyzing event — like a new Pearl Harbor" one year before 9/11. Signatories: Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Jeb Bush, Libby. Neocon policy blueprint that became post-9/11 reality.
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