The War on Terror

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This much-needed book gives us a vital introduction to the War on Terror's emergence, evolution and global impacts. Wide-ranging and analytically perceptive, it offers an essential overview of the United States' political and military response to 9/11. -- Lee Jarvis, Professor of International Politics, Loughborough University This sharp, insightful history traces the origins of the war on terror, and examines its profound impacts for global security, human rights and the rule of law. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the enduring legacy of this pivotal era and its far-reaching consequences. -- Ruth Blakeley, Professor of Politics and International Relations, University of Sheffield Nearly a quarter century since two planes slammed into the World Trade Center, we still need reminding of what a critical moment 9/11 was for the world in general and the United States in particular. This fast-moving and highly readable account focusing primarily on the United States as the main protagonist in the 'Global War on Terror' is by far and away the best starting-point for thinking about an ill-defined conflict which has not only led to hundreds of thousands of deaths while propelling the US into at least two ill-fated interventions in the Middle East, but even today shows no signs of coming to an end. A must read for students and scholars alike. -- Michael Cox, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics