Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in the United States by Al-Qaeda, killing nearly 3,000 and triggering the global war on terror.

The official report analyzing the circumstances leading to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and recommendations to prevent future attacks. It influenced U.S. national security policy.

A militant Islamist organization responsible for numerous terrorist attacks, including 9/11, opposing Western influence in Muslim countries.

Targeted aerial attacks using unmanned aircraft, often employed in counterterrorism operations to eliminate militants remotely.

A jihadist militant group that controlled large parts of Iraq and Syria from 2014, known for extreme violence and terrorism.

The self-declared Islamic State's territorial control in parts of Iraq and Syria from 2014 to 2019, asserting a caliphate authority.

A global military campaign launched by the U.S. and allies after 9/11 to eliminate terrorist groups and prevent attacks.