25 years after 9/11 | The attacks and their aftermath
This article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It recounts the events of the day and discusses the long-term global impact on geopolitics and counter-terrorism.
Why it matters
The 9/11 attacks remain a defining moment in modern history, shaping international security policies and global relations for over two decades.
Twenty-five years since the events of September 11, 2001, the terror attacks are still remembered as among the most important historic events that forever changed the course of American history.
Nineteen Al-Qaeda operatives hijacked four planes on that nearly cloudless day in 2001. Two jets slammed into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, causing the iconic 110-story buildings to collapse. A third plane struck the Pentagon, while a fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fought back.
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