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IB Global Politics Case Study on the War on Terror
What initiated the global anti-terrorism military campaign by the United States in the Middle East?
The 9/11 attacks by al-Qaeda.
Who is the primary actor in the War on Terror?
The United States of America
What intergovernmental organization supported the War on Terror through military resources?
NATO
Who were the primary targets of military and intelligence operations in the War on Terror?
Al-Qaeda and ISIS
What is the significance of the Taliban in Afghanistan regarding the War on Terror?
The Taliban regained power, complicating stabilization efforts and posing challenges to counter-terrorism
What internal security challenges does Pakistan face concerning the War on Terror?
Extremist groups operating within its borders
What role did the United Nations play in the invasion of Afghanistan?
The UN Security Council permitted the USA to invade Afghanistan
What happened in 2003 related to Iraq in the context of the War on Terror?
The US-led coalition invaded Iraq
What was the outcome of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021?
The Taliban retook control and captured Kabul
List one major humanitarian crisis currently faced in Afghanistan.
Food shortages, sanitation, economic instability
What military operation collapsed the Taliban regime in Afghanistan?
Operation Enduring Freedom
What justification did the USA give for invading Iraq?
Belief that Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Why is the invasion’s legitimacy questioned?
Conducted without UN Security Council’s authorisation
What happened as a result of Obama withdrawing his troops in 2011?
ISIS declared a caliphate in Iraq
What declaration did ISIS make in 2014?
ISIS declared a caliphate in captured territories in Syria and Iraq
What is the situation of Iraq now?
ISIS has lost territory, but remains a threat. There is political instability and US presence.
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