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THE IMPACT OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACK IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

In the past, military power was the only decisive factor in the “balance of power” among nations. Its strength ensured their expansion and influence while its weakness precipitated their fall and disintegration. Though, it is still an important element, many other factors like economy, ideology, political stability, statesmanship and diplomacy have played substantial role in determining the status of a country among the comity of nations in this globalized world. The World Order has been more dynamic due to the unprecedented developments in international affairs in the last century-ranging from multipolar, bipolar and unipolar. The US has enjoyed unilateral and unparalleled status in the international affairs. But as history repeats itself, the might of American power is visibly diminishing due to neoconservative and imperialistic policies, and new centers of power are emerging to shape the “multipolar world order”.1 This essay is a study on the effects of the international terrorist organization of the world system. I will focus on how countries changed the security policy together with the effect of the terrorist activities. The 9/11 attacks showed how a small investment by terrorists could cause extraordinary level of damage. Firstly we will focus on how was the world order before the collapse of Soviet Union and 11/9 Attacks. We will see how the international system is changed after the collapse of Soviet Union. I will discuss about ‘New World Order’. In chapter two, we will look at the international system after the attacks. How it changed? What are the new actors of International Relations? What is the important thing for regional powers to become more powerful? Then, in chapter three, we will focus on some scholar’s comments about effect of 9/11 attacks on the international world politics. Chapter four will show us how are the security perceptions changing with 9/11 attacks. Last Chapter will show us the general idea of the essay.

An Experience of International Terrorism: Reflections on the Meanings of September 11th

Journal of Phenomenological Psychology, 2002

This lecture, delivered in the "Transcending Tragedy" series at Fordham University in New York City, in February, 2002, presents reflections on the recent experience of international terrorism. A temporal unfolding of meanings experienced during and after the September 11th attacks is described beginning with that fateful morning and concluding with the changed post-9/11 world. This analysis reveals the fragility and plasticity of the social dimension of individual experience as well as our responsibility to create a global order of peace in the face of inimical difference.