The Unsettling Legacy of 9/11: When Trauma Became a License for Violence In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Americans came together in a display of unity and solidarity.
However, as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of that fateful day, it's striking to consider how this shared trauma was exploited by policymakers to justify decisions that have had far reaching consequences.
The echoes of 9/11 continue to resound today, fueling a cycle of fear, militarism, and recrimination that has sowed discord at home and undermined America's moral authority abroad.