After September 11, U.S. declares “War Against Terror” After September 11, U.S. declares “War Against Terror” It is believed that Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda are being supported by the Afghani government (Taliban) It is believed that Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda are being supported by the Afghani government (Taliban) U.S. begins bombing Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) U.S. begins bombing Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) Taliban are removed from power & democratic elections are held in Afghanistan Taliban are removed from power & democratic elections are held in Afghanistan Osama is killed in 2011 but al-Qaeda is still spread throughout the Middle East & world Osama is killed in 2011 but al-Qaeda is still spread throughout the Middle East & world U.S. currently maintains a military presence in Afghanistan (Taliban have re-emerged in parts of Afghanistan and in Pakistan) U.S. currently maintains a military presence in Afghanistan (Taliban have re-emerged in parts of Afghanistan and in Pakistan) 2001

Following 1990 Persian Gulf War Iraq is NOT allowed WMDs Following 1990 Persian Gulf War Iraq is NOT allowed WMDs In late 1990s, Iraq will not allow weapons inspectors full access In late 1990s, Iraq will not allow weapons inspectors full access U.S. fears Iraq supporting terrorists U.S. fears Iraq supporting terrorists U.S. & Britain order Saddam to comply with inspectors & he refuses U.S. & Britain order Saddam to comply with inspectors & he refuses As part of the “War on Terror” coalition forces invade in March 2003 As part of the “War on Terror” coalition forces invade in March 2003 By April, Saddam defeated, but in hidingBy April, Saddam defeated, but in hiding December 2003 Saddam captured December 2003 Saddam captured Saddam was put on trial, found guilty for crimes against humanity and executed (hanged) Saddam was put on trial, found guilty for crimes against humanity and executed (hanged) U.S. personnel maintain occupation in attempt to help build a democracy & rebuild the country U.S. personnel maintain occupation in attempt to help build a democracy & rebuild the country 2003

As of May 21, 2015 Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom American deaths = 4,425 (2 new deaths since 2014) American deaths = 4,425 (2 new deaths since 2014) Iraqi deaths = 100,000 – 1,000,000 Iraqi deaths = 100,000 – 1,000,000 Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) American deaths = 2,215 (31 new deaths since 2014) American deaths = 2,215 (31 new deaths since 2014) Today al Qaeda still exists, but new terrorist organizations have emerged (like ISIS) that are wreaking havoc across the Middle East & Africa. This will be the next battle in the War on Terror…