The political economy of war on terror

Abstract

The events of September 11 , 2001 widely known as 9/ 11 serve as a watershed in modern history of world politics. The global political system shifted abruptly after the September 11 , 2001 attacks. It shows how complex international politics has become in post 911 1 era. Events, ideas and developments can be understood within the context of their particular times. It requires identifying the specific characteristics and dynamics of each event. International politics has become highly complex and is marked by continuous change and pervading sense of insecurity.