22 years since US declared ‘War on Terror’: Legacy, successes and lessons

The “War on Terror” was a global military campaign initiated by the United States and its allies to combat terrorism and eliminate the threat posed by Islamist extremist groups. It was launched in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The primary goal was to prevent future attacks by denying safe havens to these groups and countering their extremist ideology. The war involved military operations, intelligence gathering, law enforcement, and international cooperation.