The Impact Of Terrorism On International Relations

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Impact of Terrorism on International Relations

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Impact of Terrorism on International Relations

On average , from 1993 to 1998 , nearly ten Americans died as victims of international terrorists every year , but the actual result of terrorism goes far beyond these numbers . It may even paralyze some of the most powerful governments . Now , the technological advancements in transportation around the world has advanced to the point where it has become easier to plan and execute highly

destructive terrorist actions in the land of another state , whether the technique of destruction is by electronic or kinetic intervention , or by conventional explosive nuclear , chemical , or biological weapons (Haas , 2003 , 56-63 . The dispersion of present technology , the astounding propagation of information about the means of conducting terrorist actions , and the augmentation of the harm that terrorists now seem proficient of wreaking , seem probable to make terrorism more striking to potential users and , as a result , of vastly heightened apprehension to an increasingly huge class of potential victims

There have been many changes in the United States following the attacks of September 11th . In to better understand the impact and resulting changes of the attacks , the Americans must compare the mentality of citizens and political leaders now as well as during times of war previous to September 11th . The Americans must not only look at the country 's reactions but also to how other countries view the inclinations towards fear of bombs and other attacks . By looking at more than one cultures idea 's on one situation , the Americans are able to compare and make more informed decisions , and opinions about this difficult time . This is what this essay will attempt to do , as well as provide the author 's opinion on last year 's tragic event ( HYPERLINK "http /www .megaessays .com /view /22338 .html http /www .megaessays .com /view /22338 .html

Americans acted towards each other , towards people of different races and how much the patriotism and ability to come together as a country in time of need can present themselves . President Bush quotes "What the terrorists never expected was that America would emerge stronger , with a renewed spirit of pride and patriotism (Bush , 2001 , 98

Under Bush 's administration , the country has undergone changes , and taken actions becoming of a country on the rebound , so to speak . It is clear that the U .S as well as any other country changes drastically during war . Bush discusses The country as a whole , has raised millions of dollars for the suffering of Afghanistan , has parents spending more time with each other , and the Americans have gained new hero 's in those who ran into burning buildings to save lives , the police and firefighters (Bush , 2001 , 98 ) From a government standpoint , the U .S has made airports and airplanes safer than pre-9 /11 . They have created the new office of Homeland Security , and new anti- terrorism laws have been passed...