Terror attacks in 2001 reshaped US, Russia and China's geopolitical paths
The 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States altered the strategic direction of the US, Russia and the rising power of China.
Around the turn of the millennium, the United States and Russia each welcomed new presidents. Shortly thereafter, the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001 triggered a fundamental shift in the policies of both nations and spurred China to adjust its own trajectory. These changes set in motion a series of developments that have led to the fragmented global order observed today.
Why it matters
Understanding how the 2001 attacks redirected major powers explains today's unstable international order.
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