Abstract: The United States has scored impressive successes against al-Qa`ida, the Islamic State, and other jihadi groups, decimating their leadership and disrupting their operations. However, the legacy of 9/11 continues to shape global politics and security.
Deep within the catalogue of regrets that is the 9/11 Commission report — long after readers learn of the origins and objectives of al-Qaeda, the failures of intelligence, and the missteps leading to the attacks — there is a moment that stands out.
Since the Red Army's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, the world has been shaken by jihadist terrorism. In forty years, Islamist terrorist attacks have evolved in scale and sophistication, posing a persistent threat to global security.
The Islamic State, al-Qaeda-linked groups, Boko Haram, and other extremist movements are protagonists in today's deadliest crises, spreading violence and instability across regions.
This report offers a brief overview of the growth of the suicide bomber as a weapon of war, from sporadic early attempts to the development of organized networks carrying out devastating attacks.
Mushroom clouds, duct tape, Judy Miller, Curveball. Recalling how Americans were sold a bogus case for invasion, highlighting the misinformation that fueled the Iraq War.
Everyone remembers where they were when the Twin Towers fell. Twenty years later, the world is a very different place, marked by ongoing conflicts and heightened security measures.
On August 15, the world watched in shock and horror as the Taliban swept into Afghanistan's capital, effectively seizing Kabul on the heels of the U.S. withdrawal, underscoring the enduring impact of 9/11 on global events.
In 2001, a terrorist attack in the United States led to America, Britain, and other countries invading Afghanistan, launching a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences.
