How September 11th, 2001 Has Changed And Define American Foreign Policy

Even though we are stilling living with the fear of Terrorism. We need to live our lives the way we use to. But be more aware of what’s going on around us. We shouldn’t show the terror that we still living in fear. We need to stand together as a country and fight the war against

“None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.” That was one of George W. Bush’s many emotional yet strong sayings in his speech of the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York city. His goal of unifying, making the country feel bonded together, was achieved through vivid and organized word choice. He chose these words to connect with the people of america's emotions and feelings, while also displaying authority and logical sense that terrorism is a threat to the world.

President George W. Bush launched what he called the “war on terror” on October 7, 2001. The U.S. military was sent to Afghanistan to get rid of the Taliban regime who helped the terrorists involved in 9/11. (History.com Staff, “President Bush Announces”). Since the start of the “war on terror”, six thousand, nine hundred fifteen American troops have died

September 11th catalyzed a major revival in the American public’s concern for domestic national security, which had dropped off following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The attacks, which were the first on American soil since Pearl Harbor, prompted American leaders to respond with swift and ambitious military action. At this time, the public perceived security of American territory against “terrorism”–an intentionally broad and emotionally charged term– as its chief national interest. Following the attack, President Bush announced the launch of a “global war on terror”, an international effort to combat terrorist groups and the nations that harbor them–prompting him to establish the Department of Homeland Security later that year.

On September 11th 2001, the United States was hit with a devastating blow when four commercial airplanes were hijacked by Al-Qaeda terrorist who deliberately crashed two of the planes into the World Trade Center complex, and a third plane into the Pentagon. The fourth plane, headed for Washington D.C., instead crashed in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost on this egregious day. In response, President George W. Bush waged the controversial “Global War on Terrorism” which turned out to be a self-inflicted wound for America, bleeding still today. Bush’s highly-criticized decision was inconsistent with the strategic principles of war.

On September 9, 2015, America looked back in time to September 9, 2001. 9-11 was the day that changed America forever. Two high jacked commercial airplanes crashed into the Twin TOWERS OF THE World Trade Center in New York City. Over 3,000 people were killed with many others injured and hundreds of first responders killed. Another airplane crashed into the Pentagon while in Pennsylvania a fourth airplane was brought down by brave passengers that refused to let the hijackers slam into Washington, D.C. The citizens of the United States were scared, confused, and angry all at the same time. This was the first attack by foreigners on American soil but not the first time that Americans were afraid of events that started in Europe and Eastern Europe but was brought to America, The American citizens did not take kindly to “foreigners” tell us what to do or how to live. They certainly did not want to change the American way of life.

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America divided two nations, yet knit one closer like the attacks on Pearl Harbor. There were many events that lead up to 9/11 that were only the beginning. The attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001 was the finale. George Bush wrote in his diary, “The Pearl Harbor of the 21st century happened today…” (George Bush). This attack was a surprise, just like Pearl Harbor, but the U.S. reacted swiftly and effectively. The appalling events Now, more than a decade later, the 9/11 attacks still affect our life today.

Prior to 9/11there had been various terrorist attacks on Americans around the world and on American soil. However the events of September 11 intensely changed the United States Government’s approach towards terrorism. After September 11, the Bush Administration changed the previous American approach, which had primarily employed the combined tools of diplomatic cooperation, economic sanctions, and internationally coordinated law enforcement measures (Lee 2007: 137). Instead, the President declared in the aftermath of September 11 that the United States was engaged in a war on terrorism. In this war all terrorists who plotted against the United States and those who supported them were subject to American justice. This new

four airlines and carried out suicide attacks against the United States buildings. 2,996 people were killed and more than 6,000 other were injured. 9/11 was the biggest influence on the United States. The attacks on 9/11 toward the buildings, there has been changes in airports and the immigration system. There has been domestic spying on the citizens of United States, people were changing their trust in the government, and the ongoing wars.

"Where were you when the world stopped turning, That September day" (Jackson). The opening lines of the popular Alan Jackson song stir something deep within every American old enough to remember the horror of September 11, 2001. One Tuesday morning, America, and the world, was changed forever. The very freedom America so boldly stands for came under attack. Americans were introduced to a new form of warfare: terrorism. Throughout the United States, the citizens of this great land stared at televisions screens in utter disbelief, as they watched planes fly into the World Trade Center Twin Towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. With tears streaming down their faces, they watched people trapped inside the buildings jump from 90 stories

What the United States was looking for post 9-11 was a quick fix that would work to heal all of those that live in this country. What we ended up learning that just because the fix is quick, it may not be the correct course of action, or the best option to take when approaching that situation. President Bush acted in the manner he believed would be keep America safe at that time, and it was a quick fix. Over time though the results were not lasting and it has lead to the mess we now have today. The foreign policy of the United States has changed in many ways, and those are as follows.

On September 11 2001, an attack was made on United States. Four systematic terrorist attacks were pulled off by the group al-Qaeda simultaneously bringing down the World Trade Centre in New York and damaging the Pentagon in Washington D.C. As extensive and in depth as the cause for the attack may have been, September 11 is an event that has undoubtedly left its mark in American history. A turning point, as some would call it, of the political, social, and economic systems of the United States. Quickly following the terrorist attack on 9/11, President George W. Bush called for a “war against terrorism.” Instead, what truly occurred was an act of counter terrorism. After 9/11, the political system of America took a turn for the worst;

Whether or not the events of 11 September 2001 (9/11) fundamentally changed the character of international politics is still an open question. That things changed after 9/11 is undeniable,1 but only history can determine if particular events represent fundamental challenges to forms of life.

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Bush administration declared a worldwide "war on terror,” consisting of open and covert military operations and security legislations in an effort to block the financing of terrorism. The U.S. called for states across world to join their fight against terrorism (Globalpolicy.org, 2015). This essay will be arguing if the U.S. was justified in their advances or if they have used the attacks against them in order to launch a war against those it suspected, using the attacks as a justification for torture and mistreatment of people across the world.

The term “War on Terrorism” itself refers to the policy made by President Bush immediately following the September 11 terrorist attacks, declaring that the U.S. would "make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbour them".[1] The immediate application of this policy was the invasion of Afghanistan in early October 2001, when the Taliban controlled government of Afghanistan refused to hand over the well-known al-Qaida terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. This new United States policy inferred that any nation refusing to cooperate with American efforts to attack terrorists would be considered an enemy state. On September 20, in a televised address, Bush summed up this policy with the words, "Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists."[2] This doctrine is argued to be contrary to the classical concept of a just war which requires, among other stipulations, that war must only be conducted in self-defence. Supporters of the doctrine counter that the state-sponsorship of terrorism is in itself a first act of war, and that the US is acting justly when it answers with military actions.