Tag / 9/11
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After The War In Afghanistan
The year is 2029. The U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in 2022, ending the Afghan war. This had been a long time coming. The U.S. invaded Afghanistan over twenty years prior, in retaliation for the September 11th attacks. After President Bush’s initial campaign failed to defeat the Taliban and al-Qaeda, the U.S. invaded Iraq in…
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Remember Flight 93
On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda hijackers took control of four passenger planes to destroy buildings central to the United States, to harm its citizens, and to spread violence. The first two planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, flew into the twin towers in New York City. The third plane, American Airlines…
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Terrorism Vs. Gun Violence: A Proportional Threat?
Most Americans would find these numbers surprising, expecting that more violence results from the terrorist groups at the forefront of our national security efforts. However, the data says otherwise. One reason for this discrepancy between actual and perceived violence is where we see violence depicted most – in the media. Consider how the media covers…
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How to Debate Non-Interventionists
I can’t count how many times I’ve heard people say “the U.S. should mind its own business” or “we should leave the Middle East alone” or “alliances with none, trade with all.” Every time I do, I cringe a bit; not only because I disagree, but also because points like that are quite difficult to…
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The Case for Foreign Policy Regulations
Anyone specializing in any field of policy will tell you that theirs is the most important. In the case of foreign policy, that argument might hold some weight. Since the end of the Second World War, an activist foreign policy on the part of the United States has coincided with the elimination of great-power conflict,…
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Forgetting to Never Forget
BY JONATHAN ROBISON Winding through the hills of Bergen County, NJ past strip malls, car dealerships, and diners, Route 17 could be any road in any American suburb. But as drivers crest a certain hill and look straight ahead, they can clearly see the New York skyline rising twenty-five miles in the distance. As a…
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Lest We Forget
Blindsided by an unexpected attack on its soil, Americans are sad, fearful and angry. Thousands of fellow countrymen’s lives have been cut tragically short. The nation is gripped by a spasm of national hatred and rage; the media gladly fuels the flames of xenophobia. War is declared. The president calls for Americans to rally…
