Al-Qaeda's Historical Safe Haven in Afghanistan After 9/11
· World · CBS News, Hindustan Times
Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, international focus shifted to Osama bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda network. The group had established a significant presence and found protection within Afghanistan. This development led to a major shift in American foreign policy and military engagement in the region.
Why it matters
The presence of Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan triggered the long-standing conflict and subsequent geopolitical shifts in the region.
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