Sept. 11 Changed the World Order. But Not for the Reason We May Think
The terrorist attacks consumed U.S. resources and attention, and left the country unable to address the bigger threats to its economy and global leadership.
When the World Trade Center towers crashed to the ground 25 years ago, they triggered a seismic wave that seemed to smash the world order.
It was now »a different world,« President George W. Bush warned Congress. Secretary of State Colin Powell declared: »It was before 9/11 and after 9/11.« Vice President Dick Cheney added: »That day changed everything.«
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