US EditionImpact of 9/11: Reshaping U.S. Policy and Global Counterterrorism
The 9/11 attacks led to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, creation of new security agencies, and expanded surveillance affecting civil liberties, with over 160,000 U.S. troops deployed at peak levels.
- On September 11, 2001, nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes and killed 2,977 people in attacks on New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
- The attacks were the culmination of nearly ten years of preparation masterminded by Osama bin Laden, motivated by extremist Islamist ideology, prompting the U.S. to insist that the Taliban surrender members of al-Qaeda.
- In response, the U.S. launched the Global War on Terror, creating the Department of Homeland Security, the TSA, and military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq under broad congressional authorizations.
- The 9/11 Commission cited intelligence failures and security gaps, while measures like the Patriot Act intensified surveillance amid debates over ethics and costs, with Guantanamo Bay detention costing $500 million yearly.
- These events reshaped U.S. foreign and domestic policy, fueling prolonged conflicts and counterterrorism strategies that continue to impact global alliances, civil liberties, and national security.
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How 9/11 Changed US Foreign Policy and Global Counterterrorism
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. One of the key changes in US foreign policy is a shift to counterterrorism. The US prioritised counterterrorism, launching the Global War on Terrorism, with military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. World News | How 9/11 Changed US Foreign Policy and Global Counterterrorism.
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