The Impact of 9/11 on Global Politics

The events of September 11, 2001, marked a significant turning point in global politics, particularly for the United States, which had not experienced a substantial attack on its soil since Pearl Harbor. The trauma induced by this event galvanized the U.S. into taking aggressive military actions in Afghanistan and subsequently Iraq, seeking to dismantle terrorist networks and regimes they deemed threats. However, these military interventions resulted in prolonged conflicts that many argue have undermined the moral authority of the West in international affairs. The aftermath has seen increased skepticism towards Western narratives in global south nations, as the assumption that the West knows best has been challenged.