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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/chris_gnarley on 2023-09-22 21:01:46.
It’s not like radical terrorist organizations completely went away after 9/11. In fact, they’re probably stronger than ever today as they’ve completely taken over the entire country of Afghanistan and large portions of Iraq and Syria. Not to mention the large anti-US sentiment in Iran due to decades of CIA back coups and sanctions. And Hamas in Palestine is not particularly fond of the US’ unwavering support of Israel.
I understand that an attack on modern day America that is the scale of 9/11 would be virtually impossible. However, many countries don’t have anywhere near the airport security or intelligence agency capabilities that the US does.
The reasons behind the 9/11 attacks also haven’t ceased. In fact, the West has meddled more in the Middle East and Africa more than they ever have in history over the past 22 years. That was the primary reason behind 9/11.
Also, you would think that terrorist organizations would feel even more emboldened after seeing the failure of the US in Afghanistan and Iraq so an invasion wouldn’t deter them from doing a massive attack.
So, what do you think has deterred anyone from doing something on the scale of 9/11 again?
Edit: Thank you all for the insightful feedback thus far. I’m trying my best to respond to as many as I can but I’m at work so it’s a bit difficult. I do want to clarify that I’m fully aware that there have been hundreds of terror attacks worldwide since 9/11. My question is more concerning as to why nobody has attempted an attack that could cause such earth shattering devastation and destruction like 9/11 that causes the entire world to react. They wouldn’t necessarily have to use the same tactics with planes.