War on Terrorism or Advancing American Hegemony?

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This paper provides a review of the relevant literature to determine the extent to which the war on terrorism has accomplished its stated goals compared to the manner in which American hegemony was advanced in the process. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.

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"The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington DC and the consequent war on international terrorism have created the need for fundamental changes in defense policy. Although the terrorist acts were directed against the US, they were the catalyst for a reassessment and redefinition of the security policies by practically all states and major international security institutions. Because the war on terrorism is unique on historical annals, the proliferation of such multiple centers of power provides a convenient tool for advancing U.S. hegemony. In fact, many critics suggest that it is no coincidence that the goals of the war against terrorism today mirror the stated foreign policy goals espoused by the Republicans long before September 11, 2001."

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