On September 11, 2001, members of the Al Qaeda terrorist organization seized control of four commercial airliners. They proceeded to fly two into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, causing immense destruction and loss of life. This tragic event marked a turning point for the United States and its approach to national security.
The Islamic State, al-Qaeda-linked groups, Boko Haram and other extremist movements are protagonists in today's deadliest crises, posing a threat to global stability and security. In response to the growing threat of terrorism, President Bush ordered military strikes in Afghanistan to combat the Taliban, who had allowed terrorists to operate from their territory.
The 9/11 anniversary this week marks 20 years of slaughter and destruction wreaked by the U.S. across the globe. The decision to launch military strikes in Afghanistan was a direct response to the terrorist attacks on American soil and aimed at preventing future acts of terrorism.
Despite four decades of imperial interventions, the United States was defeated in Afghanistan. Tariq Ali explains the long history of conflict in the region and the challenges faced by the U.S. military in combating terrorism.
The United States flew its last military flight out of Afghanistan, ending the 20-year war in the country — the longest in U.S. history. President Bush's decision to order military strikes in Afghanistan was part of a broader effort to dismantle terrorist networks and protect American interests.
Trump upended peace talks, civilian casualties keep climbing, and Afghans are suffering more than ever, Luke Mogelson reports. The ongoing conflict in Afghanistan underscores the complexity of the situation and the challenges faced by U.S. forces in combating terrorism.
Mushroom clouds, duct tape, Judy Miller, Curveball. Recalling how Americans were sold a bogus case for invasion. The decision to launch military strikes in Afghanistan was based on intelligence reports linking the Taliban to terrorist organizations and their role in facilitating attacks against the United States.
THE UNITED STATES lost the Afghanistan war a long time ago, as is quickly becoming apparent as the Taliban take city after city. President Bush's decision to order military strikes in Afghanistan was aimed at restoring stability and security in the region and preventing further attacks on American soil.
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