NIne Eleven Impact Global Security and Evolving Geopolitics

The September 11 attacks, also known as the Nine Eleven attacks, were a sequence of four coordinated suicide attacks against the United States in New York and the Washington, D.C. areas on September 11 2001. On that Tuesday morning, 19 terrorists of Al-Qaeda Islamic militant organization Al-Qaeda took over four passengers flights. The hijackers purposely flew two aircraft over the twin towers at the world trade centre located in New York City, causing massive fires that eventually destroyed the towers in just two hours. One plane crashed into the Pentagon building in Washington. The plane that was last crushed was in a field in Pennsylvania. The hijackers also had plans to smash the plane, but the actions of the passengers of the plane foiled them. It was among one of the most horrific attacks in the history of humankind.

The September 11, 2001 attacks led to an enormous loss of life. In the initial weeks in the aftermath, fatalities at the WTC and Pentagon and Pennsylvania were six or seven thousand. Pentagon, as well as Pennsylvania, was in the range of six to seven thousand. However, as months and weeks went by, the number of deaths decreased until it reached three thousand. The September 11 fatalities were not just numerically more remarkable than the military targets. Most of the victims were soldiers or sailors. Of the 2,388 victims, there were only forty-eight civilians.

In the days following September 11, 2001, the Americans knew they had been targeted and might even be fighting, but they were unaware of who the enemy was and their plans. As of 2001, Americans quickly responded and showed their patriotic side. After the September 11 attacks Then, President George W. Bush issued a request to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan which he claimed to be the home of Bin Laden and his network of terrorists. On October 7, 2001, Special Forces destroyed the Afghan regime, and many al-Qaeda leaders were killed or arrested.

Yet, the American war against terrorism did not promise a clear solution. Even if Osama Bin Laden could be killed or captured, that does not end terrorists' threats to America. Bin Laden's followers, as well as other terrorist groups operating within Pakistan, Somalia and the Philippines, are likely to be the ultimate targets of the U.S. military fight against terrorists.

After September 11, Americans purchased and proudly showed their national flags to aid victims of terror attacks. Millions of dollars were donated to individuals and groups to assist the victims' families. The partisan divide in Washington was temporarily relegated to the background to pass legislation for national security. But the spirit of unity in America United States shows in the days and weeks after September 11 didn't necessarily translate into uniform opinions.

American government officials announced that Al-Qaeda was the main culprit behind the terrorist attacks in 2001. The leader of the group Osama bin Laden initially denied involvement but later claimed responsibility for the attacks. He declared a holy war against the United States and issued the fatwa he signed along with others calling for the murder of American civilians in 1998 is proof of his motives. In a critical declaration, Bin Laden publicly acknowledged Al-Qaeda's involvement in the attack on the twin towers and acknowledged that he was directly involved in the attacks. Bin Laden said that the attacks were committed to proving that "we have freedom and we want to restore freedom for our country and stated that if you violate our security, we'll weaken your security". Al-Qaeda identified the reasons for its attacks on western nations that were influenced by Saudi Arabia, US support of Israel and the imposition of sanctions on Iraq. The year 1998 was the time to quit Saudi Arabia.

He stated that for the past seven years, the United States has been occupying the territory that is the home of Islam and the holiest spots in the Muslim Ummah in the Arabian peninsula and plundering its resources, controlling its rulers, shaming its citizens and transforming the entire peninsula into an American military base. The post-September 11 global environment of strategic importance has complicated the situation for Muslim nations. On the one hand, Afghanistan and Iraq were the first victims of the global war on terror. On the other hand, the regimes of Muslim nations are subject to criticism and scrutiny. Every accusation is beginning to appear in all directions towards Islam and Muslims. This complex situation has led to discord and a profound mistrust of people in the West as well as people from the Muslim world. A peaceable and stable security system requires harmony, cooperation, and a sense of co-existence. The whole global campaign was launched in an attempt to undermine Islam as well as Muslims. In these conditions, Muslim nations' strength and collective will have become the subject of hatred.

To make this long story in half, the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, has not only changed the security situation of Pakistan but also weakened its relationship with Afghanistan. Pakistan's sovereignty has been questioned by the U.S. counter-operation against militants fleeing in the tribal regions of Pakistan. Terrorists from across the border attack Pakistani forces are increasing each day.