Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold

The world's most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at home

Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold

TL;DR

  • The country's response to the worst terrorist attack in its history involved inflicting terror.
  • This terror was experienced both around the world and domestically.
  • The article reflects on this legacy 25 years after the event.