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Since September 11th, the United States has struggled with the possibility of having to exist in...

Since September 11th, the United States has struggled with the possibility of having to exist in a "post--American world." What led to the terrorist attacks and how did America respond? How has America sought to retain its position in global leadership? Is it possible for America to remain on top of a global economy and a "globalized" world?

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The Al-Qaeda terrorist organization led by Osama-bin-laden laid down the following as
motives behind the September 11 terrorist attack.
1) United States support of Israel.
2) the presence of U.S troops in Saudi Arabia.
3) sanctions against Iraq.
The Bush Administration declared a war on terrorism from 2001 to 2013 by sending United States of America's troops
to attack Iraq and Afghanistan.
The United States of America congress passed and President Bush signed the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
America has retained its global leadership position after the september 11 terrorist attack.
America had initiated a global war on terror and the American economy has survived the september 11
attacks. America continues to be a world economic leader where America is the most technologically
powerful country in the world. America specializes in computers, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and medical equipment.
America has an aging population, but America has a good immigration policy to counter their aging
population. The children of immigrants are now part of the American workforce.
America also has deteriorating infrastructure. In addition, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have increased the budget deficit and
public debt for the United States of America.
America continues to remain an economically powerful nation, however America faces competition from many other nations all across the world.
The Trump Administration was elected because the Trump Administration has promised an "America first" mode of governance.
Also, the Trump Administration has proclaimed that through the presidency of Donald Trump, the Trump administration
will make America great again.

Rahul Sunny answered 2 years ago
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