The war on terror, officially the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), [3] is a global military campaign initiated by the United States following the September 11 attacks in 2001, and is the most recent global conflict spanning multiple wars.

Feb 1, 2019 · In the wake of the attacks of 9/11, President George W. Bush called for a global "War on Terror," launching an ongoing effort to thwart terrorists before they act.

Jan 24, 2025 · The war on terrorism was a multidimensional campaign of almost limitless scope. Its military dimension involved major wars in Afghanistan and Iraq , covert operations in Yemen and elsewhere, large-scale military-assistance programs for cooperative regimes, and major increases in military spending.

The War on Terror is the campaign launched by the United States of America in response to the September 11 attacks against organizations designated with terrorism. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The campaign, whose stated objective was eliminating international terrorism, began in 2001. [ 3 ]

Sep 1, 2021 · A report from the Costs of War project at Brown University revealed that 20 years of post-9/11 wars have cost the U.S. an estimated $8 trillion and have killed more than 900,000 people.

Sep 11, 2001 · The Global War on Terror is an international, American-led military campaign launched following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. President George W. Bush greets troops and tours military equipment at Fort Hood, Texas, January 3, 2003.

May 24, 2021 · The War on Terror includes major military campaigns, such as the US-Afghan War, the US invasion of Iraq, US operations in Syria, sanctions against terrorist organizations and States Sponsors of Terrorism, and cooperation efforts with other governments and military forces to combat the global threat.

Sep 10, 2021 · Twenty years ago terrorists challenged the world's only remaining superpower. In response, the United States declared a "war on terror." The world continues to struggle with the consequences.

From the invasion of Afghanistan, to the Iraq War, and more, learn how the United States justified U.S. counterterrorism policy for over two decades. Last Updated August 30, 2023

14 hours ago · Africa is at the forefront of the war on terror; in 2024 alone, the African Union reportedly recorded more than 3,400 terrorist attacks and 13,900 resulting deaths on the continent. And what is happening on the continent affects the wider world—Somalia in particular is an unfortunate showcase of that.