Discussion on US Counterterrorism since 9/11 Dissertation Example

Discussion on US Counterterrorism since 9/11: Success or Failure Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Discussion on US Counterterrorism since 9/11: Success or Failure US counterterrorism in the US since 9/11 has been successful owing to the military response that the US has initiated against ISIS, al-Qaeda, as well as other terrorist organizations. For instance, in 2001, there were no organizations like the Transportation and Safety Administration, which would not allow blacklisted individuals from accessing the American planes as they did in 9/11 (ICT, 2014). Besides, the screening at points of entry will ensure that no terrorists get into the US or bring potentially dangerous items, such as guns and bombs on planes. Also, more military defenses have been put in place. For instance, in 2001, there were only 16 people in the no-fly list, but currently, there are thousands of individuals who have been blacklisted and would undergo secondary screening if they were to enter in...