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Global War on Terror and Al Qaeda
Global War on Terror and Al Qaeda
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War on Terror BeginsWar on Terror Begins• Sept. 16, 2001 -- Bush
promises crusade to "rid the world of evildoers.”
• Sept. 18, 2001 -- United Nations Security Council calls on the Taliban leaders in Afghanistan to turn over bin Laden, who has been operating from within that country.
• They refuse.
• Sept. 16, 2001 -- Bush promises crusade to "rid the world of evildoers.”
• Sept. 18, 2001 -- United Nations Security Council calls on the Taliban leaders in Afghanistan to turn over bin Laden, who has been operating from within that country.
• They refuse.
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War in AfghanistanWar in Afghanistan
• Oct. 7, 2001 -- The United States launches attack on al Qaeda camps and Taliban installations in Afghanistan.
• Resistance crumbles in a matter of weeks
• Occupation continues
• Oct. 7, 2001 -- The United States launches attack on al Qaeda camps and Taliban installations in Afghanistan.
• Resistance crumbles in a matter of weeks
• Occupation continues
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Bin Laden Escapes
Bin Laden Escapes
• US Special forces are sent into the Tora Bora Mtns. To find Bin Laden but fail.
• US Special forces are sent into the Tora Bora Mtns. To find Bin Laden but fail.
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Iraq is TargetedIraq is Targeted
• March 16, 2003 -- Bush declares, "The dictator of Iraq and his weapons of mass destruction are a threat to the security of free nations.''
• March 16, 2003 -- Bush declares, "The dictator of Iraq and his weapons of mass destruction are a threat to the security of free nations.''
Bush Admin vs. SaddamBush Admin vs. Saddam
• Admin accuses Iraq of harboring Terrorist and developing / possessing Weapons of Mass destruction (WMD)
• UN inspectors enter Iraq and find no evidence but US intelligence reports say otherwise.
• Admin accuses Iraq of harboring Terrorist and developing / possessing Weapons of Mass destruction (WMD)
• UN inspectors enter Iraq and find no evidence but US intelligence reports say otherwise.
Operation Iraqi FreedomOperation Iraqi Freedom
• March 20, 2003 -- The United States, acting without the approval it sought from the United Nations, invades Iraq.
• Bush says the destruction of the regime of President Saddam Hussein is "a vital part" of the war on terrorism.
• March 20, 2003 -- The United States, acting without the approval it sought from the United Nations, invades Iraq.
• Bush says the destruction of the regime of President Saddam Hussein is "a vital part" of the war on terrorism.
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Iraqi FreedomIraqi Freedom
• April 9, 2003 -- The fall of Baghdad. U.S. Marines enter city and tear down statue of Hussein.
• Many Iraqis rejoice with liberation
• Problem: No WMD were found.
• April 9, 2003 -- The fall of Baghdad. U.S. Marines enter city and tear down statue of Hussein.
• Many Iraqis rejoice with liberation
• Problem: No WMD were found.
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US Plan for IraqUS Plan for Iraq• Rebuild
infrastructure• Establish a
democracy• Establish a strong
government that can stand on its own so US can get out.
• Rebuild infrastructure
• Establish a democracy
• Establish a strong government that can stand on its own so US can get out.
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Religious ProblemsReligious ProblemsIraqi Society is fragmented into two distinct
groups:1) Sunni: Majority - orthodox2) Shi’a: Second largest population in Iraq.
Differences in Islam
After Mohammed’s death, how Islam should be practiced. (2 views)
Saddam was a MAJOR control factor for these groups
Iraqi Society is fragmented into two distinct groups:
1) Sunni: Majority - orthodox2) Shi’a: Second largest population in Iraq.
Differences in Islam
After Mohammed’s death, how Islam should be practiced. (2 views)
Saddam was a MAJOR control factor for these groups
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ProblemsProblems• Sectarian rivalries (religious)• Foreign Fighters ( Al Qeada)• Iraqi insurgents (Guerillas)• Unstable government• US troops caught in the middle
• Sectarian rivalries (religious)• Foreign Fighters ( Al Qeada)• Iraqi insurgents (Guerillas)• Unstable government• US troops caught in the middle
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Saddam is Found Saddam is Found
• Dec. 13, 2003 -- Hussein is captured by U.S. soldiers, having been found hiding in a hole in the ground at a farmhouse near the city of Tikrit.
• He was tried by an Iraqi court and found guilty of crimes against humanity.
• He is hung to death by the Iraqi Gov’t.
• Dec. 13, 2003 -- Hussein is captured by U.S. soldiers, having been found hiding in a hole in the ground at a farmhouse near the city of Tikrit.
• He was tried by an Iraqi court and found guilty of crimes against humanity.
• He is hung to death by the Iraqi Gov’t.
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Al Qaeda hits Western Europe:Madrid, Spain
Al Qaeda hits Western Europe:Madrid, Spain
• March 11, 2004 -- Al Qaeda-linked terrorists explode 10 bombs that rip through commuter trains at three Madrid stations, killing nearly 200 people and wounding 1,400.
• March 11, 2004 -- Al Qaeda-linked terrorists explode 10 bombs that rip through commuter trains at three Madrid stations, killing nearly 200 people and wounding 1,400.
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Al Qaeda hits LondonAl Qaeda hits London
• July 7, 2005 -- Bombs planted on a bus and the subway in London kill 52 people. British-born Pakistanis are arrested and charged.
• July 7, 2005 -- Bombs planted on a bus and the subway in London kill 52 people. British-born Pakistanis are arrested and charged.
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Problems on the Home frontProblems on the Home front• Some Anti war
Protest• Rising Oil cost• Slumping
Economy
• Some Anti war Protest
• Rising Oil cost• Slumping
Economy
A new direction:A new direction:
• The Obama administration is currently trying to pull out of Iraq and concentrate on escalating violence in Afghanistan.
• The Obama administration is currently trying to pull out of Iraq and concentrate on escalating violence in Afghanistan.
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Human CostHuman Cost
• After six years, the war in Iraq continues. It has claimed the lives of more than 4,000 U.S. troops, 24,000 wounded and 33,000 to 37,000 Iraqis killed.
• After six years, the war in Iraq continues. It has claimed the lives of more than 4,000 U.S. troops, 24,000 wounded and 33,000 to 37,000 Iraqis killed.
Lasting ImpactLasting Impact
• US still in Afghanistan and Iraq• Insurgency is still strong• Osama still out there• Al Qaeda is still fighting
• US still in Afghanistan and Iraq• Insurgency is still strong• Osama still out there• Al Qaeda is still fighting
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