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America's Fight Against Terrorism

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The US is internationally known as the most powerful country economically, politically and militarily. Not only that, but the US has also played a huge role when it comes to advising and influencing other countries through their foreign policy. The 9/11 attack has shaken the US from one side and the world as a whole from another. Moreover, it is widely clear that the structure of the international system has become even more complex after this attack. Ever since 9/11, the US has been witnessing a lot of challenges that are threatening the US’ power and security. As the author “Glenn P Hasted T” mentioned in the “Global Context” reading, terrorism is the main threat for the US. Terrorism has existed since the beginning of time, as a …show more content…

However, there are some questions that we must ask ourselves, can we fight terrorism as a conventional enemy? And why is it America a target for all these extremist religious groups? But then again, how can we fight terrorism when there is no specific definition on what is it?
The US started recognizing terrorism right after the Cold war when Al-Qaeda had emerged. Al-Qaeda is an organization of Islamic militants that has declared a "holy war" on Americans, Jews and their allies which was led by Osama Ben Laden. It emerged in Afghanistan in the late 1980s, as Arab volunteers joined US supported Afghan mujahedeen fighting to expel the occupying Soviet forces. It was also blamed for all the deaths that occurred in 9/11. And right after the 9/11 attack, the famous question that was asked internationally is why do these groups hate the US so much that they want to kill its people and eliminate its economic and political power?! However, it is not America that they hate, it is the American foreign policy. Some people usually refer to the fact that the US has given …show more content…

Nevertheless, it has been increasing in this new age of technology and the internet since ISIS for example is using social media platform as their main recruitment tool. And these groups are taking the most advantages of globalization in order to strengthen their military and economy, this is why the US should have its eyes wide open on what kind of power it is diffusing in the international system for it may be used against

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A great terror struck our nation September 11, 2001, two aircraft’s hit the world trade centers, killing 2000 people and injuring over twice as many. A third aircraft flew into the Pentagon while a fourth crashed in a rural area in Pennsylvania. This day will forever be engrained into history as one of the worst terror attacks faced in this nation. Nearly three years later, in an attempt to figure out what happened on that tragic day, scholars came together to discuss the possible parallels between foreign and domestic terrorist. The author, Michael Kimmel, outlines the possible cause of the 2001 attacks and offers us a link between both foreign and domestic terrorism.

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In the article “The Ticking Bomb”, by Wade Davis, the author uses historical events to further evident his argument of the increase global tension and poverty due to the affluence western countries. The author starts the article with the 9/11 attack and, throughout the article, he examines the cause and effect of the attack. The author concludes that the United States is an omnipotent country, as they “dominate the geopolitical scene” (4). After the 9/11 attack, Americans declare a “war on terror” (G.W. Bush), which, as the author suggests, “[is an isolated phenomenon; however, the al-Qaeda organization, the organization that cause the attack, manifest into conflicts that are getting deeper and broader]” (5). The author then introduces the

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The horrific events of September 11, 2001 was not the first example of a terrorist attack upon the United States carried out by radical Islamist. In 1993 Al Qaeda bombed the North tower of the World Trade Centers in attempt to knock down the building and to causes utter chaos. This plan failed and in the process, killing 6 and injuring 1,042. This attack by Al Qaeda proved that the United States was not invincible superpower country but that they were susceptible to terrorist attacks. This attack by Al Qaeda gave them the confidence and experience to carry out another attack.

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The twenty-first century did not begin very smoothly for the United States. Hijacked planes crashing into the Twin Towers soon led to a war in Afghanistan. The act of military power, or control of armed forces and weapons, under the Bush administration in Afghanistan is often debated on whether or not it was justified. Some people view the war as the United States meddling with another country’s business, but they do not know the indisputable reasons behind the decision made by the experienced National Guard turned president. President George W. Bush exerted military power by waging war in Afghanistan in order to end the terrorism that was targeted at the United States.

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The events of 9/11 were a highly significant tragedy that had profound global implications. The attacks on the Twin Towers resulted in an immense loss of life, with 2,977 deaths, numerous casualties, and extensive destruction. Beyond the immediate human toll, the attacks triggered far-reaching changes in society and government. They prompted violent military responses and led to the establishment of Homeland Security in the US, accompanied by counter-terrorism campaigns and the enactment of the USA Patriot Act under President George Bush. Moreover, the attacks harmed Islamic views, increasing stereotypes and biases.

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There is significant evidence supporting the idea that the U.S. contributed to the rise of Al Qaeda, which is the group believed to be responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Al Qaeda is a literal abbreviation of “the database” in Arabic and was a “product of Western intelligence agencies”. The CIA helped Osama Bin Laden rise to power and helped his organization throughout the 1980s. Not only that, but the CIA also trained “thousands of Islamist extremists” who were funded by Saudi Arabia. The official 9/11 commission report actually denies this claim that Al Qaeda was funded by Saudi Arabia.

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The formation of Al Qaeda was a key contributor to the wars between Al Qaeda and the U.S.(alongside other countries). In 1988, after the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, Osama Bin Laden established the terrorist group, Al Qaeda. Bin Laden first formed the organization to support the Islamic causes in the conflicts within the Soviet Union. It then became a group to continue the jihad movement which was pointed towards violence and aggression. Al Qaeda’s Jihadist movement would lead to many conflicts that would eventually start the war.

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Fifteen years have passed since the United States was attacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001. The nineteen men who were involved in this outbreak were led by Osama bin Laden. They were instructed to hijack four airplanes and deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City. Families responded in fear and sorrow as they witnessed the planes crashed. Officials believe that the terrorists intended to destroy the White House or the United States Capitol.

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September 11, 2001 is a day that shocked the world. Al-Qaeda is the terrorist organization responsible for the attacks. Bin Laden is the leader responsible for organizing the attacks. The September 11, 2001 attacks changed America forever; every aspect of public safety has heightened since the attacks. Every effort to put a stop to this “War on Terror” has been put into action.

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The rising threat of terrorism went ignored by the US government when Osama threatened use of aircraft in an attack against the US (Langley, 69), and because the US wouldn’t acknowledge this, Osama naively believed that america was weak (September 11 attacks, n.p.) and stated that it is a muslim duty to kill americans (Langley, 44), America only makes it worse by trying to kill Osama, making it look like americans really are a threat to Islam (Langley,

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After 9/11 the question of terrorism was very important. Ever more terrorist camps emerged, planning to threat the world with chemical, nuclear, etc. weapons. Some governments like North Korea and Iraq were said to "sponsor terror" and shatter the world peace. Bush Jr. stated that America's troops are training other countries' armies to fight terrorism. A big amount of the USA's budget was spent on the strengthening of the army and weapons to protect its citizens and also to help other states.

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America has gone through difficult times with war, but has gone through harder times with the war on terror. Terrorism is defined as the use of terror or threat. The war on terror became a big deal on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by hundreds of Japanese fighter planes, but has been a bigger deal since that attack on the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.. The bombing of the Twin Towers and to the Pentagon was like a Pearl Harbor but for the 21st century. Terrorist turn to violent means such as killing and bombing of the government.

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September 11 left lasting effects on the citizens of the U.S. As George W. Bush told us, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of

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The United States of America government accused the Taliban of protecting and harboring Osama Ben Laden, which causes them a direct and serious threat; one they seek to remove. This leads us to ask who are al Qaeda After the invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviets, young Islam extremists went to Afghanistan to fight the “holy war” also known as jihad. One of these young men was Osama Bin Laden, coming from Saudi Arabia. Although he started in Afghanistan, Bin Laden wanted to expand his plans beyond and started gathering wealthy Islam extremists tofinance and help the jihad groups all over the Islamic world, creating, what he called, “The Golden Chain”.

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