Newyorker iconNewyorkerSep 11, 2026

The U.S. Was Never Going to Win the “War on Terror”

has waged several military campaigns against extremism around the world, resulting in the deaths of almost a million people.

The U.S. Was Never Going to Win the “War on Terror”

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has waged several military campaigns against extremism around the world, resulting in the deaths of almost a million people.

In the twenty-five years since 9/11, the U.S. has waged several military campaigns against extremism around the world, resulting in the deaths of almost a million people. What has it accomplished?

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has waged several military campaigns against extremism around the world, resulting in the deaths of almost a million people. In the twenty-five years since 9/11, the U.S.

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