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implementations in the United States have caused persistent conflicts between those who want protection and those who want to keep their civil liberties. Moreover, Many citizens were not aware of this conflict prior to the gruesome aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. This devastation, referred to as 9/11, was the result of an attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and an attack on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As a result, the United states’ government promptly…

Al Qaeda may seem like a large organized terrorist network from a perspective provided by the media, however their victories did not come without countless defeats. The blame for many of these failures seems to rest solely on the group’s leadership due to many mistakes (McCabe, 2010, p. 61). Conversely, during expansionist efforts the group worked with numerous affiliates that did not always follow the direction that Al Qaeda leadership demanded (Lahoud et al., 2012, p. 1). Nobody denies that…

NATO’s two most spectacular antiterrorism operations to date have been Operation Eagle Assist, and Operation Active Endeavour, both of which were among NATO’s first actions following the 9/11 attacks in the US. They are fundamental examples of NATO’s antiterrorism strategy in action. Eagle Assist, which was operated from October 2001 to May 2002, gave direct surveillance support to the US by deploying seven AWACS aircraft over American soil. In all, 830 NATO crew members representing 13 member…

“Arrest? On what charge?,” Gerrard hissed. Takara spoke once more to the soldier, who replied with an imperious air. She translated, “The charges include--but are not limited to--invasion, illegal migration, arms smuggling, trafficking with the enemies of Mercadia, refusal to speak to the High Mercadian--” Gerrard raked his sword from its scabbard. “Better damned well add resisting arrest! Attack!” Magic the Gathering: Mercadian Masques is part one of the Masquerade cycle. It covers what…

Is respect observed in the exercise of power or is it observed in the refrain of power. This two part question comes with both its pros and cons. While some believe the exercise of power creates respect, others hold firmly to the belief that refrain of power of a necessity creates respect. I believe that the refrain of power creates respect. The invasion of Iraq in 2001 at the order of president Bush as a response to the attack of the twin towers in New York city was a display of the power of…

It was all over the news. People were running home to their families. The twin towers crashed! September 11th came to be known as one of the worst tragic events in New York City. I was only 4 years old when this dolorous event had occurred. If I recall my thoughts I could remember my mother’s perturbed face, as she watched the news pacing back and forth waiting for my father‘s safe arrival back home. Ten years later: A social gathering took place. Everyone was either suited up or formally…

Drones may seem like a harmless synonym for an aircraft in America, but it sends shivers down the backs of many average people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. With the rising use of U.S. drone use in the Middle East, more concern is placed with the welfare of many individuals placed in harm's way because of these strikes. In total, the U.S. has about 7,000 active drones (Stroke Fact Sheet). Although not all of these unmanned vehicles will be flown in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a majority of active…

Argument Essay During 9/11, two planes crashed into the twin towers in New York City, causing fires and massive destruction. There were many altruistic people who risked their own lives to save others who were injured, with some even getting themselves killed. Altruism is when someone puts someone else’s well-being above their own. There were lots of people, including emergency service workers and civilians, that helped to save as many people as they could. There are many factors that cause…

Homeland Security Last class period, we had the honor to have an Atlanta police officer come to our class and speak about the importance of homeland security. Homeland security is important especially after 9/11 when America was under attack by terrorist and left millions of Americans afraid to go to the airport. The American government knew that it had to protect its citizens so it created the patriot act, which protected against terrorism and domestic and foreign affairs. Homeland security…

The most memorable terrorist attack from 2001 to 2015 was on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001 (Paul, Dorin, Bugnar, and Mester 6). About three-thousand innocent people lost their lives during this violent attack (“Department of Government and Justice Studies”). This important event in American History should be remembered to hopefully prevent it from ever happening again. As terrorism changed from the 1980s to today, so did the types of people who became terrorists…