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9/11 and Terrorism, 2006.
A discussion regarding the effects of 9/11 and terrorism on U.S. foreign and domestic policies.
1,046 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper serves as a dissertation proposal. The paper discusses the aim of the proposed dissertation as being to examine the history of terrorism and the events leading to the terrorist acts of 9/11. The paper further discusses how the dissertation will also scrutinize the National Response Plan (Department of Homeland Security, 2004). The paper concludes with the use of a triangle to better explain the goal of the proposed dissertation.
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"Although the caveat of the NRP is the 'framework for the management of domestic incidents', the acceptance of this framework by the signatory agencies does not only mean 'paying lip service' to the plan but rather adopting the plan and institutionalising the plan in each respective department or agency. In looking at the NRP being either an all-encompassing instrument of change or merely an addendum to domestic and foreign policies, the dissertation will relate this hypothesis in the grand strategy of the United States. Biddle speaks about the 'grand strategy' as integrating 'military, political, and economic means to pursue states' ultimate objectives in the international system. American grand strategy had been in a state of flux prior to 2001, as containment of the Soviet Union gave way to a wider range of apparently lesser challenges. The 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade towers, however, transformed the grand strategy debate and led to a sweeping reevaluation of American security policy. It may still be too early to expect this reevaluation to have produced a complete or final response to 9/11 - policies as complex as national grand strategy do not change overnight (2005, p. v)."
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The 9/11 Terror Attack.
This paper discusses the terror attack of 9/11 and the resulting Homeland Security Act.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that a basic principle of government, even in democracies, is that, when a country faces great danger, such as the 9/11 terror attacks, it may be necessary to curb some personal liberties to ensure the safety of the country. The author points out that, after September 11, the country was suddenly and unexpectedly at war, but the laws protecting our personal rights, which were made stronger after excesses during the Viet Nam war, tied the hands of those charged with finding out where the threats lay and how to best protect us. The paper relates that, to put the country's laws more on a war footing, Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act, which gives the government greater latitude to look at communication from suspected terrorists, to ferret out money laundering, to detain and expel suspected terrorists, to tighten the borders to keep terrorists out, and to allows agencies to work more efficiently when attempting to stop both domestic and international terrorists.
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Introduction
Two Views of History
Our Response
Current Problems
Conclusion
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"Although we have been aware for some time that terrorists attacked on soil foreign to them, having seen it occur in Japan, Canada, Great Britain, France and countries in Africa in recent history, concerns for our internal safety ratcheted up several times, including the first attack on the World trade Center in 1993, the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City in 1997, and of course, the destruction of the World Trade Towers, the damage done to the Pentagon, and the crash of a plane heading for a second government target in 2001. The marked coordination of the September 11 attacks was clearly an act of war."
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The Face of Terror in a Post 9-11 World, 2006.
A discussion regarding the state of terror after September 11 and the policies of President GW Bush.
2,116 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper reviews and discusses how, since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the entire world has had to reconsider its view of terrorism, the approach to dealing with terrorism, and enhanced anti-terrorism techniques.
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Introduction
A Balanced Approach to Policy on Terrorism?
The Effect on the United States of Current Terrorism Trends
Primary Issues in a Broad Front to Prevent and Counter Terrorism.
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"The proliferation of terrorism in poor countries, and its effects on the U.S., is valid. For example, many of the Middle Eastern nations are extremely poor, and the motivation of the people is often religious as opposed to financial (sacred versus secular, if you will). In a twisted interpretation of ancient religions such as Islam, there are those who feel that they are not only doing the will of God by conducting acts of terror on "infidels" such as the citizens of the U.S.,but also that they will be providing for their families because of the huge financial rewards thatwealthy terrorist leaders, such as Osama Bin Laden, promise to the benefactors of a terrorist if or she gives their life to kill Americans, such as in the 9/11 attacks."
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Mafia-Like Tactics Led to 9/11 Attacks, 2006.
This paper examines the four nation coalition, made up of Britain, U.S. France and Israel, and the mafia-like tactics used against the Arabs by these countries that resulted in the 9/11 terror attacks.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The writer of this paper asserts that the increased demand for oil in the West escalated the mafia-like tactics from Britain, Israel, U.S. and France which resulted in reprisal from Arab nations that culminated in the 9/11 terror attacks. This paper details historic incidents over the last 100 years, from the four nation coalition, that brought about mistreatment and prejudices towards Islamic nations in the Middle East. This paper also delves into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis. This paper contains two illustrative graphs that back the writer's claims. Topics covered in this report include: Introduction The Creation of the BUFI Mafia Loan Sharking Using Violence or Threats of Violence to Bully and Steal The Ability to Murder and Get Away With it An Unwillingness to Compete Without Monopoly-like Tactics Options Terrorist Responses Sayyid Qutb Escalation of Oil Consumption/Terrorist Activities 1968-2001 War on Terror Conclusion Sources Cited
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"Arab countries like Egypt, Iran and Iraq were on the receiving end of loans from the British Government with dire consequence for each. In the late 1800's Egypt had borrowed millions from both Britain and France, and, unable to pay it back, was transformed into a mandate of both Britain and France. Known as the Public Debt Commission, representatives from Britain and France took over Egypt's finances, and when King Isma'il tried to oust them, he himself was ousted and replaced with someone more friendly to this takeover. This helped Britain gain control of the Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the Middle East. Both Iran and Iraq sold Britain oil concessions in order to help stabilize their economies."
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America's Post 9/11 Self-Image, 2005.
This paper discusses the effect the events of 9/11 and post 9/11 measures on America's view of itself in terms of its own might, its ability to secure its own citizens and to detect new kinds of enemies.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that, as much as America would like to believe that its own self-image has not changed as a result of the events of 9/11, Americans, who saw themselves as the supreme force in the world, are now forced to acknowledge that their might has significant limitations. The author points out that, in the aftermath of the destruction, the United States came to realize that it had prepared for the wrong war by having anticipated another conventional war in which enemies with uniforms from specific nations would square off against U.S. military personnel in armed combat. The paper contends that the manner in which the US attempted to garner support for the war in Iraq is evidence that America's vision of itself has been modified as suggested by President Bush's frequent inclusive of other countries and the U.N. and his moderate tones with international diplomacy.
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Introduction
American Dominance
Attacking the Image
Image Altering Changes
Conclusion
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"Prior to the bloody and vicious attacks against the United States on that bright September morning in 2001 the American self-view of superiority, might and some may even say invincibility, were as solid and as unshakable as the World Trade Towers themselves. Americans saw their own might in the context of previous victories during the prior century and in the light that that was naturally cast by the sole super power in the world. Hence, the Americans viewed their own status as nearly incapable of being challenged let alone defeated. Symptomatic of this self-aggrandizing view was the almost complete ignorance and utter lack of understanding regarding the hate that was directed at the West and in particular directed at the United States. Indeed, the sleeping giant seemed wholly unaware of the growing anger and resentment toward the country. However, with the destruction of the Twin Towers and the resulting actions that were taken after the terrible events of that day, it has been incumbent on the American people to compulsorily revaluate themselves and to make serious changes in the way the nation viewed its own levels of strength that had clearly been at least partially complicit in facilitating the terrorist attacks against the U.S."
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Carl Jung and 9/11, 2006.
An explanation of 9/11 in the eyes of Carl Jung.
987 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article the author looks at the events of 9/11 and its aftermath through the eyes of Carl Jung. He examines how Jung would have reacted to the events of 9/11. He points out that Jung believed very strongly in coincidence. But, would he have thought that 9/11 was a coincidence, something hidden in the collective unconsciousness. Maybe the unconscious beliefs of government officials, the CIA and FBI who knew that there was something going to happen, but didn't know when or where or even how. The paper goes on to describe how Jung would have categorized the different reactions of the American people after 9/11 in his terms of introvert and extrovert personalities. The author examines the different archetypes that Jung proposed in terms of 9/11. The paper concludes with the statement that even Jung would have not have been able to explain the "why?" of the terrorist attacks and what they hoped to accomplish.
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"Jung dreamt a great deal about the dead, the land of the dead, and the rising of the dead. These represented the unconscious itself -- not the "little" personal unconscious that Freud made such a big deal out of, but a new collective unconscious of humanity itself. It would be interesting to assume that the thousands who died at the World Trade Center, the Pennsylvania field and at the Pentagon were somehow part of a Jungian dream. But, while we might think of Freud and Jung as seeing psychosis in dreams, Jung was more realistic. "Jung felt that, if you want to understand the jungle, you can't be content just to sail back and forth near the shore. You've got to get into it, no matter how strange and frightening it might seem" (Boeree 1)."
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9/11 and Hindsight, 2005.
This paper discusses reasons for the terrorism of 9/11, making use of four articles that were written before the 2001 attacks.
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This paper uses four articles that were written BEFORE September 11, 2001 to study why exactly the Taliban and other purveyors of Jihad found it necessary to attack the West, to attack the United States of America. The writer looks at such factors as anti-female sentiment, anti-Western feelings, overall desensitization to violence, and the need for a separate global identity. This essay tries to account for how and why terrorists did and do what it is that they do.
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"Watching those planes fly into buildings and a field that morning is something that will live in the minds of those who were alive that day for eternity. Crashes and jumpers and pleas for help from family members and emergency crews tugged at our heartstrings, and the video replays of these events still do tub at us. Even now, nearly four years later, we are still asking the same questions of why it happened or how it happened. Yet, if we look at some of the "experts'" views that were published beforehand, we might get both an idea of what went wrong long ago and why these acts were carried out."
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The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, 2004.
An analysis of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and what they have taught America.
1,948 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the topic of terrorism. Specifically, it examines the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (9/11) that destroyed the World Trade Center and caused thousands of deaths. The paper attempts to determine what we have learned from the attacks and what has been done since 9/11 to prevent future attacks.
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"Few Americans will dispute that the nation, and even the world, has changed since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Two researchers into terrorism wrote, "Since September 11, America has been on a war footing, with armed soldiers standing guard at our nation's airports, enhanced security at nuclear power plants and other vulnerable locations, and military jets flying combat air patrols in order to intercept and shoot down hijacked commercial aircraft" (Klinger & Grossman, 2002). Before the terrorist attacks many Americans felt that something as devastating as the 9/11 attacks could never occur here. They were wrong, and the attacks proved the country is indeed vulnerable and open to attack from afar. The country learned the hard way that there is much more that can be done to prevent terrorist attacks, and that sometimes personal freedom has to come second to national security. As the aftermath of the attacks overtook the country, American learned that many industries, such as the airline industry, were also vulnerable to lost business because of the attacks, and thousands of people lost their jobs as industries cut back to cut costs."
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The Effects of 9/11 as a Crisis on Policy-Making, 2007.
An analysis of the long and short-term effects of 9/11 on policy-making in the United States.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper looks at the effects of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 upon policy-making in the short and long-term in the United States. It focuses on the roles of the media, public opinion, the Congress and the White House. The paper suggests that 9/11 has profoundly changed the relationship between the President and Congress and has, at the same time, presented unique challenges for policy-makers who must deal with a hostile press and public opinion.
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"The first of the groups to be discussed is the media. While it is commonplace to argue that the media does not really have any "great" impact upon policy-making decisions - chiefly because it tends to lurch quickly from one crisis to another in response to what it perceives to the public's short attention span (Kingdon, 62; Downs, 38-50) - the reality might be somewhat different. For one thing, as Bernard C. Cohen wrote long ago, the media has historically been the chief means by which people who might otherwise have little contact with one another communicate with one another - simply because the public coverage devoted to a topic brings that topic to the attention of otherwise disparate groups (Cohen, 39-45; see also Kingdon, 63)."
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Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11", 2005.
An analysis of Michael Moore's film, "Fahrenheit 9/11" using the theories of Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper uses Michael Moore's documentary film, "Fahrenheit 9/11" to discuss the theories of Max Weber, Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx. The paper discusses Moore's portrayal of President George W. Bush and his response to 9/11 and contends that Weber's theories are the most relevant ones to the film since they can best be applied to Moore's central concept in the film.
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"Michael Moore's film, "Fahrenheit 9/11", has been described as an attempt on the part of the filmmaker to unseat a president. The film stresses what Moore saw as President George W. Bush's ineptitude in responding to the September 11th terrorist attack against the United States. As film critic John Petrakis puts it, Moore portrays the president as village idiot, a man who is in so far over his head that his only recourse is to take vacation after vacation, leaving the day-to-day running of the office..."
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Changes Since 9/11, 2006.
This paper discusses changes in the U.S. society following 9/11.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer discusses three changes in the U.S. society present following the horrifying terrorist attacks of 9/11. The writer examines the subject of new airline security measures. The writer concludes that the changes post-9/11 have been profound, both in a political and a cultural sense. The writer notes that the only marginally acceptable changes among the three types discussed in this paper are those involving air travel. Even so, the writer maintains that while they make travel safer theoretically, they have also made it less convenient and more costly, and the jury is still out on whether the added layers of security are really useful or just psychologically comforting.
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"Airport security seemed to be the most visible venue for implementing new 'security' measures post-9/11. It must be said; both the USA Patriot Act and the airport security measures seem a lot like shutting the barn door after the horse has already escaped. Moreover, in the case of airport security, the additional measures were both too late, and necessary.
That they were too late is obvious. Had there been reinforced cockpit doors in all aircraft pre-9/11, perhaps the hijackers could not have taken over the planes and crashed them. However, in the 1970s, hijackers were content to simply threaten passengers and pilots and kill off one or two while sitting on the tarmac in some developing nation until their demands were met. Without the free and easy access that had returned to aircraft after the heyday of 1970s hijackings had passed, perhaps the hijackers on 9/11 might have returned to the modus operandi of those earlier days."
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"The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11", 2008.
A critical book review of Lawrence Wright's "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11."
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This paper discusses how Lawrence Wright's "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 "contains a wealth of information and gives some real insight into just what on earth caused the horrifying terrorist attack of 9/11. The paper looks at how the book includes key themes such as the origins of the extremist Islamist ideology that would fuel Al-Qaeda, and the way it was fanned into extremism by the horrors of torture in Egyptian jails in the 1980s. The paper also examines how the book describes how it was possible for American intelligence to fail so utterly to foresee or prevent the disaster.
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"Wright traces the origins of Al-Qaeda all the way back to Egypt, beginning in 1948 in Alexandria with Sayyid Qutb, foreign student in the USA - who would later write some of the books that would inspire and inflame those Muslim radicals who were turning to Takfir (the mirror image of Islam, which purports to be orthodox, while at the same time encouraging murder). Geographically his extensive background spans universities in Egypt, building construction sites in Saudi Arabia, the war in Afghanistan, the rise of the Taliban, the setting up of radical Muslim cells in Pakistan - not to mention Qutb's happy days in Greeley, Colorado."
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9/11 through the British Media, 2004.
An analysis of British journalism through a review of the coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
2,992 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper presents an outlook on the events of 9/11 as they were reported in the British media. The paper discusses whether the war on terrorism is an example of post-modern warfare. The paper discusses the actual attack and explores the measures taken against the attack. A description of the plans, the result of the attack, and accounts of people trying to escape the buildings that were struck are presented in the paper. The paper provides responses from various British journalists for and against the war on terrorism that has been declared by the United States.
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"In a BBC News article dated Thursday 13 September 2001, it was reported that it was on September 11, 2001 that a number of terrorist attacks were carried out on America. One attack was launched on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, located in the heart of the United States of America, at 08.45 AM. Several eyewitnesses have reported to the BBC through e-mail and through direct contact that they were stunned beyond belief that such a thing could actually occur in the world's super power, America. One eyewitness, Mac Delaney, states how he was engaged in some work at the South Tower of the World Trade Center, when he felt the aircraft strikes the North Tower of the Center. Initially there was widespread panic thinking that there had been an accident of some sort, and people did not know what was actually happening. However, when the word came through that they were to evacuate the second tower, people who were in the building scrambled for safety, and as a result, the stairwells as well as the elevators were jammed beyond their capacity, and only a few people managed to get out and run, 'like there was no tomorrow'. (11 September, Key Reports and Video)"
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9/11 Official Report, 2007.
An examination of the 9/11 Commission Report, which investigated the September 11 terrorist attack on the US and makes recommendations for preventing further such attacks in the future.
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This paper examines the 9/11 Commission Report: "Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States". It explains all the problems and intelligence failures leading up to the attack. The writer discusses the Commission's recommendations on how to improve intelligence gathering and sharing so as to prevent a future attack. The writer also looks at the Commission's recommendations on how to improve the response of authorities so that if an attack did take place, damage could be minimized.
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"The attacks on America on September 11, 2001 caused a major national trauma in addition to the deaths of thousands of people. Two major questions were raised immediately, the first how did this happen, and the second, how can it be prevented in the future? The two questions are related so that finding what went wrong the first time points to what needs to be corrected before any recurrence. To answer these questions, the 9-11 Commission was formed and charged with investigating the attack and making recommendations for the future. The Commission was bipartisan and made up of ten members who issued the required report, which has since been widely disseminated so that the public can judge the job done, can understand the problems found, and can weigh in on efforts made to correct those problems for the future."
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9/11 Attacks, 2003.
An up-beat paper showing that America did not suffer too much from the 9/11 attacks.
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This paper covers the idea that America was not crippled by the attacks of September 11, 2001, and that such attacks will never accomplish the intended goals. It discusses America's propensity to bounce back after 9/11, from the average citizen up to presidential levels, and the response that ensued. Discredits the claim that such attacks have harmed America or the economy.
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"Cowardly acts of terrorism will never be enough to destroy the American way of life. As President George W. Bush told the country after the September 11 attacks, "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America." In fact, if anything, these acts and others have only served to strengthen and reinforce American ideals, thus bringing the country closer together rather than tearing us apart. Americans should not fear that terrorism will cripple the country or destroy the way of life we enjoy."
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