9-11 Attack

9 /11 Terrorist Attacks The 9 /11 terrorist attacks of 2001 which kills hundreds of people generated several marked alterations and effects in the United States policy and security system . Being considered as one of the most powerful countries in the world , the 9 /11 terror attack have post several effects on the US security and brought several changes in the part of the US . One of the effects is the narrowing of the definition of national security to concentrate more on anti-terrorism , evaluating the priorities of most policies in line with

their perceived contribution to that overriding goal (Singh , 2004 . To prevent future terrorist attacks , the United States of America has showed their willingness to take initial response in world affairs and lead some unilateralism which irks some other nations . It can be said that the terror attack has reshaped the policy and national security of United States in terms of trade , travel restrictions , migration , financial aid tourism , drug interdiction , military assistance and foreign policy in accordance with intervention in areas of volatility

Since the 9 /11 terror attacks , the US ' contexts of securing the nation has evolved and attempted to adapt to new realities and threats . The national efforts to secure the entire US provides a common efforts to prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks , secure the American people including critical infrastructures and key national resources , respond and recover from incidents that happen and the continuous strengthening on the foundation to ensure their long-term success (Morris , 2008

Based on the efforts of the federal government including the local and private agencies as well as the cooperation of the American people , it can be said that the efforts of the United States to fight terrorism has been effective because it enlightens people to be more alert with their surroundings and it provides and disseminates essential information to make the people become more aware of what is happening . Although there are still some aspects to consider by the federal government , it can be said that the measures provided by the US government to protect their national security . It is a continuous process which should be given emphasis to adapt to the needs of safeguarding the nation

Reference

Morris , A (2008 . What Effects Did The Terrorist Attacks Of 9 /11 Have On US Policy Towards The Caribbean ? Online available HYPERLINK "http /ezinearticles .com ?What-Effects-Did-The-Terrorist-Attacks-Of-9 /1 1-Have-On-US-Policy-Towards-The-Caribbean id 713055 http /ezinearticles .com ?What-Effects-Did-The-Terrorist-Attacks-Of-9 /11 -Have-On-US-Policy-Towards-The-Caribbean id 713055 . Retrieve September 13 , 2008

Singh , R (2004 . Iraq and US National Security Strategy After 9 /11 Online available http /conconflicts .ssrc .org /archives /iraq /singh Retrieve September 13 , 2008...