The devistatding 9/11 attacks in America, causeds 3,000 people to die in the three different locations ("9-11 and Its Aftermath"). Thereir remained a total of four planes with hijackers. Two of them flew into the twin towers. The goal of this was to attack the world trade center; a and an location that was important to the U.S.America. Another plane flew to the Boston World Trade Complex. The last plane went to Pentagon in Washington D.C.("9/11 Commission"). This is exactly what the islamic extremist terrorist wanted. What is an islamic extremist? They believe that violence is escapable to achieving their goals at all costs. It can be assumed that past tensions are to blame for this disastrous event. With this along with past tensions spiked …show more content…
The borders were unclear and leaders of different countries believed they had different borders than what other leaders and countries believed. According to National and Regional Dimensions Englipedia on the Gale group website, “The conflicts in this region are essentially based on deep nationalist, ethnic, and religious antagonisms. They leave little room for compromise and negotiation.” For example, this happened in Iraq and Iran. Iraq believed they had parts of Iran and Kuwait ("Part 1: National" [Page 1]). But, the Syrian regime believed they owned rights to Lebanon and Israel. Even Hashemite rulers in Jordan believed that they had rights to these countries. This misunderstanding lead to the 8 year Iran-Iraq War, and the attack on Kuwait. This war took place from 1980 to 1988 ("Iran–Iraq War" [Page 1]). In the initial phases of war, Iraq was more successful. But, in 1982 Iran managed to recover the Iraqi occupied territory. Iraq kept using chemical weapons against Iran. The war continued until it was clear to Iran that could not reach any breakthroughs. A ceasefire took place on August 20, 1988. During the war no major borders were …show more content…
First off, a fundamental organization was someone who advocates for the return to the traditional religion. Which in the middle east case was Islam. There were many obligations and regulations to become a member of Al-Qaeda. There is a manual that includes lessons and qualifications to become a member ("Al Qaeda" [Page 1]). The fourth rule of the manual is sacrifice and it states; “He [the member] has to be willing to do the work and undergo martyrdom for the purpose of achieving the goal and establishing the religion of majestic Allah on earth.” This means that, the members of the group will have to sacrifice including death, and suffering for the beliefs of the group. This would include conflicts and with other countries. The group was very stricicect to these rules and regulations that needed to be followed and praised to be a part of the group. If they were not followed then punishment would need to be put in place. There were steps to become a member, and lessons to be taught. Lastly, a conversion to place to be a
On 26 February 1993 at 12:17, a yellow RYDER van detonated on level B-2 of the World Trade Center North tower. What was first believed to be a below grade transformer explosion turned into an extensive test of New York Cities Incident Command capabilities. Everyone involved had an intricate part in handling this situation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was able to get all support assets there promptly to assist in rescue operations. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) discovered information on the vehicle used. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) used all of the intelligence gathered to apprehend and convict those responsible. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted cleanup of chemical and biological hazards that were left behind from the blast. Numerous agencies worked together to solve the first terrorist attack on American soil and clean up a disaster of epic proportions.
In 1692, one of the most inhumane tragedies occurred in the small village of Salem, Massachusetts. Now infamously recognized as the “Salem Witch Trials,” the trials were based on faulty accusations that charged others of being witches. These accusations resulted in a considerable amount of people being imprisoned and hanged, and it ended with 20 people being killed. 309 years later, four planes were hijacked by terrorists and were set to crash in four important government centers and buildings. Consequently, these attacks resulted in 2,966 deaths and it was the most severe attack ever on American soil. The terrorists were revealed to be Muslims, and that they supposedly did it in the name of “Allah”, which is the Arabic translation for God.
The attacks that occurred on 9/11 took place on September 11th, 2001. In this devastating event, four different attacks had taken place. Each of the attacks were carried out by terrorists. The group responsible for the attack was Al-Qaeda, a militant Islamist organization that is known to be global in present day. The group itself has a network consisting of a Sunni Muslim movement that aims to make global Jihad happen. Furthermore, a stateless, multinational army that is ready to move at any given time. This terrorist group focuses on attacking non-Sunni Muslims, those who are not Muslim, and individuals who the group deems to be kafir. Ever since the late 1980s, Al-Qaeda has been wreaking havoc all around the world. The leader of the group once being Osama bin Laden. Three planes were bound for New York City while another plane headed towards Washington, D.C. which was supposed to take out the U.S. Capitol. Two of the airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center. One plane hitting the North Tower and the other hitting the South Tower. The third plane had crashed into the Pentagon taking out the western side of the building. The last and final plane was focused solely on taking out the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. but failed due to passengers of the plane coming hijacking it from the hijackers. The passengers attempted to take out the hijackers but sadly failed, crashing it into a field in Pennsylvania. Throughout the content of this paper, we will be focusing on the role of media when it comes to 9/11; more specifically: how the media's coverage of 9/11 manipulated our feelings towards 9/11, how it affected Islamophobia in America, and the lasting effects of 9/11.
Many terrorists believe that their religion is the only true religion, and they use it to justify violence (“Islamic Terrorism”). Most Muslim terrorists follow Jihad. Jihad is an Islamic perception that the way to integrate their religion is by massive force (“Of True Muslims and Terrorists”). Jihad is considered the “sixth pillar” of faith in Islam because it is the constant fight towards good. It is the idea of focusing on God and turning away from those that oppose God (David E. Long, 91). The terrorists believe that their religion is what everyone should follow, so they would naturally require personnel in power in Muslim states to either convert to their religion or resign from their terms. They will first threaten a leader that if they do not change, the terrorists will use violence. Sometimes, violent acts come about without any warning or previous threats (“Of True Muslims and Terrorists”). Islam is a proselytizing religion, which means it uses violence to convert people to its faith. This is because, in the ...
On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists (with strong ties to Al Qaeda), on four separate planes, slaughtered almost 3000 civilians at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon ("9/11 Attacks"). Al Qaeda is widely known as the most feared terrorist organization. It is a global Islamic militant organization, and its location cannot be determined because of its secrecy and the fact that its militants operate all over the world. It commits acts that are considered terrorism. Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims (Currie 70). Al Qaeda plans to do just this with the terror that they invoke. Al Qaeda did not start as an organization made for terror. Instead, it started as a legitimate military base for the training of the mujahideen, who were the group fighting against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. Osama bin Laden started Al Qaeda with the money that his wealthy Saudi father left him when he died, when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan (Moyer). He called the invasion an attack on Islam itself. Soon enough, though, Al Qaeda grew into a group recruiting bloody jihadis, spreading fear, and punishing those against their views. (Currie 70-71)
The attack on the World Trade Center in 1993, and the second attack in 2001 are the cases of terrorism that I have chosen to focus on because I believe that they are extremely significant. Both attacks happened during my lifetime, which makes them more personal, and also happened in the city where I was born. Both of these attacks are examples of terrorism because both attacks were violent and intimidating crimes that also had political motives. At first glance, both events seem very similar since they shared a target. In addition, in both cases the terrorists had planned to hit other targets as well, that ended up not being affected or taken down as planned. Also, as stated by Cline, “Both were conducted and planned by men of Middle Eastern descent intent on revenge against the U.S. and Israel's military action in the region” (Cline, 2013). Despite the fact that both cases share many similarities, they also have many differences. The first bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 was less devastating that the attacks on September 11th, 2001. In the first attack, fewer people died and the plan was not as successful as the second attack. In addition, the first attacked used a car with a bomb, whereas the second attack used hijacked planes. Although people remember 9/11 for the attack on the twin towers, other important buildings were hit as well, whereas in 1993 the only target that was hit successfully was the North Tower of the World Trade Center. As stated by Scanlon, “the ability of terrorists to create an event which catches the media’s complete attention indicates another significant role the media play in disasters” (Scanlon, 2009). Therefore, the media plays a crucial role in terrorism because without the media, terro...
This conflict was something that had been brewing for centuries. Modern day Iraq and Iran have conflicting interests and disputes over borders and control dating back to the Ottoman Turkish Empire as well as the Persian empire under the Safavids (Hiro, 1991). The majority of this war was fought by Saddam Hussein's Iraq and Ayatollah Khomeini's Iran. Both political leaders fighting to protect what they thought was theirs and what they wanted to take from the other side.
The Iraq-Iran War lasted eight years, lasting longer than either world wars. Because of Iraq's central location and limited access to the gulf, Iraq was forced to cross other countries' land to pipe its oil, making its oil fields extremely vulnerable (Iran-Iraq War Documentary, 2013). Iraq was determined to establish itself by neutralizing its closest rival, Iran. Oil and territory were their main objective. Iraq's plan was to invade Iran in several areas including Bakhtaran, Dezful, Ahvaz, Khorramshahr, and Abadan (Hiro, 1989). These areas spread from north to south. Iraq's strategic plan was to protect its northern oil fields; cut a vital road to Tehran; cut communication between northern and southern Iran; to take over strategic oil fields in the Arabian Peninsula (Hiro, 1989). Iraqi forces moved qui...
September 11th 2001 marks a day in US history that no one will ever forget. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that occurred that day resulted in the biggest emergency service response ever in US history. Hundreds of police officers, EMS, and firefighters surrounded the area. However, according to a New York Times article, “The New York Police Department's response to the Sept. 11 attack was effective in many areas but suffered from lapses in leadership and coordination and a lack of proper planning and training, according to a draft report by an independent consultant for the department.” (Rashbaum, 2002)
It’s a normal day at work when suddenly there is an explosion, trapping hundreds of people inside collapsing buildings covered in rubble. Coworkers, friends, and family are gone, never to be seen again, lost to senseless acts of terrorism. In 1993, 1998, and 2000, these events came to pass in the form of terrorist bombings on U.S. targets across the globe. The World Trade Center complex was a symbol of wealth and prosperity, but quickly became the target for radical Muslims and was attacked early in 1993. Despite this attack, the American people did not think that the terrorist organization behind the attack, al-Qaeda, was much of a threat, failing to properly respond to the attack and prepare for the future. Five years later and across the globe, another bombing occurred. This attack targeted the U.S. embassies in the African countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Again, the U.S. was distracted from the incident and did not react in a proper manner. Finally, in 2000, the U.S. was again subjected to a terrorist attack, this time on a naval warship docked in Yemen. The country again looked on in horror as the unthinkable happened, leaving people to again question their safety. Although these attacks on American targets were devastating, the United States should have learned from its mistakes to better prepare and defend against the September 11th attacks.
Prior to the 9/11 attack there were a few terrible events that were considered weapons of mass destruction attacks. In 1993, there was the World Trade Center bombing by Muslim terrorist. The Tokyo subway attack that was carried out by the Aum Shinnkyo cult group. What was unique about them is that they made their own sarin gas and prior to the subway attack they actually carried out an earlier attack using the same chemical. The Oklahoma City attack was carried out by an extremist named Timothy McVeigh (home grown terrorist) he killed 169 people and wounded hundreds more. I would like to think that the previous events plus other attacks that have happen around the world started the different agencies and political leaders thinking
The nation has had many events that have caused the world to stand still, or so to speak, but nothing has rocked our nation more than 9/11. 9/11 changed our nation and still to this day continues to make people cautious. When an event causes as much destruction, pain, and chaos as 9/11. How did the planning stages of this attack get overlooked? It is still a question as to whether or not this big attack could have been prevented.
In the hours and days after the 9/11 attacks, people all over the world gathered shoulder-to-shoulder in compassion for the people of the United States. Many nations united in peace and observed a moment of silence for the innocent dead. American flags appeared all over the world, people gathered in prayer, the U.S. embassies around the world were overcrowded and the world was covered in flowers and lighted candles for the lost souls. The local channels had replaced usual programming with breaking news from the United States. An article published on the website of history channel illustrates the responses from other nations: “Meanwhile, statesmen and women rushed to condemn the attacks and to offer whatever aid they could to the United States… Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien tightened security along the border and arranged for hundreds of grounded airplanes to land at Canadian airports… The Cuban foreign minister offered airspace and airports to American planes. Chinese and Iranian officials sent their condolences ” (history.com 2010). All flights from and to America were cancelled which meant that Americans who were in other states prolonged their staying by a few days.
Many analysts, researchers, and professors have tried to define the purpose of terrorism. Some believe that can only be achieved when we know how the mind of a terrorist works. The Encyclopedia Britannica describes terrorism as, “The systematic use of violence or threat of violence by organized groups to achieve specific goals. Terrorist activities may be directed against individuals, organizations or governments. Terrorism is employed by radical groups to obtain concessions from established governments, such as a change in policies unfavorable to them or the release of imprisoned members of their organizations…” (Encyclopedia Britannica. “Terrorism” 1987 T-169)
Al Qaeda, or Al Qaida, is a global militant Islamist organization. It was agreed upon as a terrorist organization by almost every nation such as the United States, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty), the European Union, United Kingdom, United Nations, India, and many more countries. Al Qaeda is a organization or network comprising of both a stateless and ruthless army with a radical Sunni Muslim movement that has a strict interpretation of Sharia Law, moral law, and their main goal is to achieve global Jihad, the religious duties of all Muslims.