Seeds of doubt: Security alerts are grist for comedians but warnings to terrorists

The Arizona Republic ^ | May. 22, 2003

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After terrorists set off explosives in gated compounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the looks of stunned disbelief on the faces of Saudi officials was reminiscent: How could this happen here?

Subsequent analysis gives some hints. The Saudis failed to respond to intelligence reports that attacks were imminent. Security at likely attack sites, such as the gated compounds where dozens died, was not bolstered.