9/11 Attack
Introduction
11 September attack was one of the most attention gainer news in early 2000s. On September 11 , 2001 some Al-Qaeda extremist terrorist hijacked 4 US based commercial airplanes.
Attack
World Trade Centre
Two hijacked plan [ American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 ] was crashed into the North and South building of World Trade Centre .
The Pentagon
Third hijacked plan [American Airlines Flight 77] was crashed into Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia result into collapse of building .
White House –
Fourth Flight [United Airlines Flight 93] was set to target the white house but was unsuccessful in their attempt.
Impact On World
Terrorism
This attack had attracted a global attention towards the term ” Global Terrorism ” . Before this attack the Western countries used to believe that terrorism is not a global concern . So it gave the reason to International bodies to corporate on the terrorism issues and make a peaceful world to live .
War by US
After 9/11 , the US had launched the war against Al-Qaeda and its related groups . Military operations was led by US in Afganistan and Iraq .
Internal Security
The security concerns for internal security had increased after the attack . Internal security was also seen as a important factor for security of nations and its people .