Arguably, globalization and technological advancement has made the world a better place to be, it has also worsened the issues of security. Issues of security have become the main concern to states, organizations and among individuals. In fact, one of the worst enemy of the globe if terrorism. Since the 9/11 terror attack, America has employed all its resources in war against terror. Many people in the globe always ask if, American war on terror is justified. The outcome and series of events undertaken by terrorists justify the actions of United States. War on terror is a global issues, this is because it affects everyone regardless of race, ethnic group, religion, or tribe, especially the fact that the innocent fall victims. Generally, the success or failure of America in war against terror is a global success or failure.
Undeniably, there are various reasons that justify the American war on terror. Globally, many innocent individuals have suffered, and others died because of terror attacks. The only justice that such individuals will have is to see the power of terrorist demolished. Despite its hardships, destruction of terrorism zones is another way to find justice, especially to 9/11 terror victims (Bakar, 2005).
United States of America is still the superpowers; hence, their war in terror is viewed by many to be a way of protecting the entire world. There are many countries in the world who have no resources to provide security against its people. Based on humanitarian ground, United States war on terror is an approach of helping the needy. In the past, Americans are not only the victims of terrorism, many third world countries have fallen victims too (Cavarrubias & Lansford, 2009).
Terror groups attack innocent victims in the name of communicating to the concern governments or individuals. This is a bad way of passing information, leading to a justification of war against terrorism groups. Inflicting harm to an innocent person as a form of communication is even beyond an immoral act (Croft, 2009). Therefore, an American war on terror is justified on the basis that it is preventing the unnecessary infliction of fear among the innocent.
On the other hand, other scholars argue that American war on issues related to terror has worsened the situation. Since the launch of war against terror, many attacks are still witnessed in the world (Bakar, 2005). As a matter of fact, killing other people because they kill, just makes you a killer. Americans believe that the war against terror is a waste of Americans taxpayers money. According to them, America should not focus more on foreign policy issues and issues on terror at the expense of American people.
War on terror has developed a lot of hatred to those who use vengeance as a form of justice. Many people think that all Muslim groups are terrorist; hence, it develops hatred among people. The war has created more hanger and human suffering (Croft, 2009). For example, the forces in Iraq have gone to an extend of killing innocent people in the name of eliminating terrorism. In fact, the civilians in Iraq suffer twice; this is through the hands of military and lack of basic needs.
The war on terror is failed course, this is because after the launch of war against terrorism little has been achieved. Terror groups still kill the innocent, it evens seems that war on terror worsened the situation. The killing of terror leaders does not end terrors. It is crucial, foe America to understand that terrorism is not a regime, but only an ideology. It is a way of responding to various social and economic grievances (Cavarrubias & Lansford, 2009). Military force will never outdo an ideological concept. The best way to be successful in war against terror is to critically find causes of attacks, and address issues in a diplomatic manner. For the last decades, America has not succeeded terror groups, means the all course is doomed.
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