US Militarism Legacy 2025: 25 Years Since the War on Terror Began

The marching orders issued 25 years ago haven't stopped echoing. Dec 31, 2025, marks the end of the 21st century's first quarter, yet the global landscape remains scarred by the US Militarism Legacy 2025. According to an Al Jazeera analysis, the path from 9/11 to current interventions reveals a persistent pattern of global overreach.

Analyzing the US Militarism Legacy 2025

Shortly after the century began, George W. Bush launched the 'global war on terror' following the Sept 11, 2001, attacks. While the administration claimed to be saving civilization, it resulted in massive destruction across Afghanistan and Iraq. Figures like Dick Cheney were instrumental in manufacturing threats to sustain forever wars.

The legacy didn't fade under Barack Obama. In 2016 alone, his administration dropped 26,172 bombs on seven countries. His drone program in Yemen became a symbol of extrajudicial military action that continued to haunt international relations for years.

The Shift from Biden's Gaza Aid to Trump's Direct Action

Joe Biden's presidency was defined by providing billions of dollars to Israel during the Gaza Strip massacres. Today, under Donald Trump's second term, the approach has shifted toward less restraint. The new 'Department of War' is active off the coast of Venezuela, bypasses traditional security bureaucracies, and engages in what critics call 'pathological' military strikes across the globe.