Twenty years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, the war in Afghanistan has come to an end, but U.S. foreign policy—including counterterrorism, human rights, migration, and surveillance—has been profoundly changed.
Understand the far-reaching and continued effects of the terrorist attacks with these resources from the Council on Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs.
Bruce Hoffman looks at the successes and failures of the U.S. counterterrorism response after 9/11 and explains how the threat has shifted in the past two decades. Read his take
With insight from Ben Rhodes, Nelly Lahoud, and Cynthia Miller-Idriss, the latest issue of Foreign Affairs grapples with a crucial question: what would it mean to “win” the war on terror? Find out in the new issue
Think tank experts from around the world reflect on the legacy of the attacks and offer insights into the biggest changes in counterterrorism, human rights, surveillance, international law of war, and border security. Read the roundup
The attacks created upheaval for Muslims worldwide, explains Farah Pandith. Successive U.S. administrations have attempted to debunk al-Qaeda’s anti-West narrative and improve relations with Muslims, but challenges continue. Read the article
The U.S. overthrow of the Taliban regime after the 9/11 attacks ushered in a massive nation-building project. Nine graphics show what changed in Afghanistan including women’s empowerment and press freedoms. Explore the graphics
In Afghanistan, “the United States has a moment to help those women, in particular, who worked alongside the United States and NATO to build stability and security,” writes Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. Read the op-ed
The attacks set in motion sweeping changes to U.S. intelligence, launched two major wars, and altered Americans’ daily routines. View the timeline
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