US After Terrorist Attack

Yuba Nath Lamsal
Even one year after, the United States of America has not yet been fully recovered from the pain and shock of the terrorist attack. The ruthless attack on World Trade Center and the Pentagon killed more than 3000 people and caused an untold misery in the history of the United States and the world, which American people would never forget.
The terrorist attack further solidified the unity of American people. It not only developed a sense of unity among the people of America but also united the wolrd in the fight against terrorism.
Now the feeling of patriotism among American people has been more than ever since the World War II. Many American youth, who were hesitant earlier, are eager to join US Army with the patriotic sense of defending America and fighting against US enemies—at present the international terrorism perpetrated by Al Queda and its allies. Unlike Korean and Vietnam war, the 9-11 incident brought all American people together. The tragedy might have broken the heart of American people but not the spirit. The feeling of “united we stand” has been so strong in America than anytime in the history.
Moreover, 9-11 incident provided an opportunity to the US government to reshape its foreign and strategic policy. The US governemnt has already crafted a new security strategy around the world, which has obtained wide support from the international community.
The American people and the governemnt often compare the 9-11 terrorist attacks with the attack of Japanese army in the Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941, which brought the United States into World War II. The 9-11 attacks enraged America in the same depth and extent that the Pear Harbour attack had brought.
America responed and retaliated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour so firmly and effectively that virtually ended the Wolrd War II. The United States dropped nuclear bombs in Hirosima and Nagasaki, following which Japan surrendered to the Allied Forces.
After the September 11 attack, America has focused all its might on defeating international terrorism wherever and in whatever forms it is. The United States led and took the initiative in the war against terrorism, whereas all other countries supported and followed. There has been a significant success in the war against terrorism.
The United States and Allied forces have contininued operation against Al Qaeda brand of terrorism. Afghanistan used to be a hub of Al Queda operation. Following the US attack, Afghanistan has now been freed from the Taliban. Civilian government and democracy have been restored there.
Al Queda is the network of the radical terrorists. It has the network all over the world and it is operating in affiliation with other terrorist groups across the globe. America is now determined to crush and destroy all these terrorist groups and their operation across the world. In this fight against terrorism, America and allied forces have been expanding their operation to Middle East and Africa where terrorists are being slowly reorganised after being driven away from Afghanistan.As a result, the terrorist network of Al queda and its operation has been weakened. However, the threat of terrorist attack has not completely subsided.
Busg Administration has declared that the war against global terrorism would not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated. America unleashed war not only against terrorist groups but also nations that have been providing aid and safe heaven to terrorism.
US President George Bush declared some nations as “axis of evils”, which are believed to have provided support to terrorists and terrorist groups. Now present Iraqi regime appears to be in the frontline in providing assistance to Al Queda terrorists. After the US-led attack in Afghanistan, Al Queda terrorists are now believed to have been hiding in Iraq and some other “axis of evils”.
On the top of the terrorist hit list is America because terrorists are against democracy, free society and human rights. Terrorism, thus, is a great threat to world peace, democracy and human rights.
Terrorists have threatened civilised life everywhere in the world. As US President has said “either you are with us or with the terrorists”, it is very urgent to fight and defeat international terrorism in a more effective, collective and coordinated way. Not only are those who are involved in terrorists acts but those who support and provide safe heaven to them are also terrorists. All these networks and forces need to be destroyed so that the world may not have to suffer from terrorist menance in the future.
United States has adopted multi-pronged strategy to curb and crush global terrorism. It is dirrectly hitting terrorists and their organisations all over the world. At the same time it has been stepping up its campaign and actions action aganst those who support terrorists.
The United States and international community have already launched campaign against terrorist financing that have channeled money to Al Queda group of Osma bin Laden and his brand of terrorism.
In the campaign against terrorism, US government has banned some organisations and charity groups, who have link and provide monetary support to terrorist especially Al Queda. Their bank accounts and assets have been frozen around the world. This was necessary in order to weaken and destroy terrorist network and their operation around the world.
The Al Queda, main culprit in the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, is definitely weak and down ever since the United States and its allies launched a hunt in Afghanistan and elsewhere. However, it is still not totally out. US and western intillegince have often warned the possible terrorist attack in some American and western interests across the world.
Osma bin Laden, the leader of the Al Queda, who masterminded the 9-11 attack, is yet to be captured, although there are speculations that he could be dead during US operation in Afghanistan. The hunt for bin Laden and his associates continues throughout the world.
It has been recognised that failure to effectively respond and defeat the 9-11 attack would be an invitation to terrorist menance everywhere and elsewhere in the world. If United States, the mightiest nation in the world, falls prey to terrorism, no other country in the world can be safe. Thus, it is urgent to eliminate all forms of terrorism in the world for the safety and prosperity of the entire humanity.

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