Wed Dec 31 11:40:04 UTC 2025: ## News Article: 25 Years Later: US ‘War on Terror’ Marked by Death and Destruction, Al Jazeera Columnist Argues
Washington D.C. – As 2025 comes to a close, a recent Al Jazeera column argues that the past 25 years have been defined by the destructive legacy of the US’s “War on Terror,” launched in the wake of the September 11th attacks. The author asserts that the US, under successive administrations, has sown death and destruction across the globe in the name of combating terrorism.
The article criticizes President George W. Bush’s initial call to arms following 9/11, claiming his administration launched a war that “pulverised various parts of the world and killed millions of people.” The author recounts experiencing the immediate aftermath of the attacks in the US, contrasting the national outpouring of grief with the impending violence to be inflicted on other nations.
The article highlights the Bush administration’s military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq, condemning the immense civilian casualties. It then points to the Obama administration’s extensive use of drone strikes, including those targeting Yemen, and the Trump administration’s escalation of military intervention in the region.
The column also criticizes President Biden for his support of Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip. It concludes with a condemnation of the current Trump administration’s increasingly unilateral and unrestrained military actions, including alleged attacks on Venezuelan vessels.
The author paints a bleak picture of the US military power being wielded by a leader prone to erratic decision-making. The piece suggests that the second quarter of the 21st century will be haunted by the catastrophic consequences of US militarism, originating from the “marching orders” given after 9/11.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.
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