Al-Qaeda, 9/11, and the 20-Year War: How Bin Laden’s Death, U.S. Policy, and Regional Failures Reshaped Global Security and Fueled New Extremists
How Al-Qaeda grew from the Afghan jihad to 9/11, the U.S. response, and the lasting global consequences Al-Qaeda did not emerge overnight. As one account recalled, “The morning of September 11, 2001, began like any other in America — clear skies, commuters in motion, ordinary routines unfolding.” By mid-morning, that ordinary day became the most […]
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