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 Coursework question :Will the war on terror succeed?

The War on Terror refers to an effort by many countries (primarily the United States and its principal allies) to neutralize international terrorist groups (primarily so-called radical Islamic terrorist groups, including al-Qaida). It is widely stated to be a consequence of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.

The war on terrorism is a delicate matter because of the similarities of a terrorist and a freedom fighter (mujahedeen). There a lot of reason n which suggest terrorism will succeed or not succeed. The main reasons for terrorism not succeed are there are laws that are being placed to stop terrorists organisations spreading such as tighter security in major public places such as airports, there is also laws which forbid with bargaining with terrorists. These can help to aid terrorism out. Another method to help kick terrorism to plan and simply agree to terrorist demands this will mean no more innocent civilians being caught between terrorism and other which are fighting terrorism.

Al Qaeda has been attacked since the September 11, 2001 attacks which proves the success of the War on terror. George Bush stated: “nearly two-thirds of al Qaeda's known leaders have been captured or killed”. He also said when talking about the aims of the War on Terror that he wants the Taliban to “deliver to United States authorities all of the leaders of Al Qaeda”. This means that the War on terror has been successful and will prevail because he has captured Al Qaeda leaders, which was an official aim.

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Bush has experienced success in Afghanistan terrorism. He stated he wants “every terrorist in Afghanistan handed over”. He also declared: “Fighting alongside the people of Afghanistan, we are defeating the terrorists in that country”. This means the war on terror has been successful because terrorism in Afghanistan is being eliminated, an official aim.

George Bush has had great success in prevented terrorist plots. For example he said: “we intercepted a letter sent by a senior al Qaeda associate named Zarqawi, to one of Osama bin Laden's top lieutenants that describes a terrorist strategy”. This shows that the ...

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