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25 Years Later, Did 9/11 Achieve Its Goals?
politics28 days ago

25 Years Later, Did 9/11 Achieve Its Goals?

Matt Bai marks 25 years since 9/11 and argues that while Osama bin Laden failed to win a conventional war, the attacks may have destabilized American politics and liberal democracy by fueling fear, anti-immigrant backlash, and a lasting security state that helped propel Trump and deepen polarization. He contrasts Obama’s defense of civil liberties with today’s climate and suggests the War on Terror reshaped U.S. society in ways that some view as a terrorist ‘win.’

via Rolling Stone|
#911#democracy#politics
25 Years Later, Mitch Albom Reflects on What 9/11 Changed—and What It Didn't
opinion28 days ago

25 Years Later, Mitch Albom Reflects on What 9/11 Changed—and What It Didn't

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Mitch Albom writes for a younger generation about how the attacks reshaped America—from a sudden loss of innocence and a surge of national unity to the long shadow of security, surveillance, and ongoing conflicts—urging readers to remember, learn, and teach future generations about how the world changed and what must be carried forward.

via Detroit Free Press|
#mitch-albom#national-memory#nine-eleven
Trump nudges toward Bush-era security posture at Pentagon 9/11 ceremony
politics28 days ago

Trump nudges toward Bush-era security posture at Pentagon 9/11 ceremony

At a solemn Pentagon ceremony marking 9/11, Trump honored victims and first responders while signaling a shift toward Bush-era counterterrorism policies and tying Iran policy to the ongoing war on terror, a departure from his 2016 critique of the Iraq war and reflecting how being commander in chief has drawn him closer to hard-line security stances.

via The Washington Post|
#911#iran-policy#pentagon
A 9/11 Reckoning: The Hidden Costs of the War on Terror
politics28 days ago

A 9/11 Reckoning: The Hidden Costs of the War on Terror

An opinion piece arguing that 9/11 commemorations normalize 'righteous victimhood' to mask the vast human cost of the War on Terror, from civilian deaths and drone strikes to torture, Guantánamo, mass surveillance, and ICE enforcement. Using Fallujah, Faheem Qureshi, and Costs of War estimates, the author shows millions harmed and notes rising cross‑partisan resistance to these policies, concluding that the struggle is about remembering all victims and ultimately abolishing the War on Terror.

via FOREVER WARS by Spencer Ackerman|
#911#civilian-casualties#drone-strikes
Generation 9/11: How a defining day reshaped America’s politics and culture
politics1 month ago

Generation 9/11: How a defining day reshaped America’s politics and culture

Netflix's Turning Point: Generation 9/11 examines how the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath reshaped U.S. policy, civil liberties, and public discourse, focusing on a younger generation and families affected by the tragedy, the rise of online misinformation and the truther movement, the creation of DHS/ICE, the Authorization for Use of Military Force, and culminating in Kabul 2021, with a call for reflection on what kind of country to be.

via The Guardian|
#911#afghanistan-withdrawal#civil-liberties
Southeast Asia's Triumph in the 'War on Terror': A Temporary Victory
security3 years ago

Southeast Asia's Triumph in the 'War on Terror': A Temporary Victory

In the early 2000s, Southeast Asia faced a significant threat from Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a group linked to al-Qaeda and responsible for multiple terror attacks. However, through targeted counterterrorism efforts, including the enactment of antiterrorism legislation, arrests, and the creation of specialized units, governments in the region, particularly Indonesia, effectively curtailed the regional threat. The success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including political will, intelligence sharing, deradicalization programs, and the fracturing of JI due to internal disputes. While JI remains active, its focus has shifted to non-violent activities. However, the threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia persists, with other groups like Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) emerging. The region remains vigilant, as the emergence of new leaders or changes in the global environment could quickly alter the landscape.

via Al Jazeera English|
#counterterrorism#indonesia#jemaah-islamiyah
US Senate repeals Iraq war authorizations after 20 years.
politics3 years ago

US Senate repeals Iraq war authorizations after 20 years.

The US Senate has voted to repeal the legal authorisation for the 2003 Iraq War, as well as a 1991 Iraq AUMF that coincided with the Gulf War, in a move hailed by critics who have long called for legislators to address the legal architecture of Washington’s post-September 11, 2001, “war on terror”. The move represents the first time since the 1970s that the Senate has voted to revoke an authorisation for presidential use of force. The House of Representatives is expected to face a steeper battle, but observers agree that the repeal has a reasonable chance.

via Al Jazeera English|
#authorisation-for-use-of-military-force#iraq-war#politics