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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.



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







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.





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.





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.





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



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







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.



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.



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.



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.



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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