BBC
Bbc: Recent History: September 11: Out of Nowhere?
In-depth exploration of September 11th and the international events that preceded the attack. Includes pages on the events before September 11th, including US involvement in Lebanon and Somalia and the relationship between the US and...
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
CNN
Cnn: America's New War Osama Bin Laden
CNN provides extensive background information on Osama bin Laden, as well as the latest news of his involvement in world terrorism. (2005)
CNN
Cnn: In Depth Special: America Remembers
CNN provides a detailed archive of coverage of the issues and events which surround the September 11, 2001 attack. Content includes timelines, video archives, a focus on the victims, the War on Terror, how America has changed, and much,...
CBS
Cbsnews: Hunting Bin Laden
An interactive site that has a timeline, the history of Osama Bin Laden, and his video tapes. Covers many different aspects of the hunt for Bin Laden and gives detailed information about Bin Laden and what the United States is doing to...
Other
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
The official web site for the 9-11 Commission with copies of the final report, information on the hearings held by the commission and more.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: African Embassy Bombings
A special report from PBS on the African embassy bombings in 1998. Links to various articles on different associated topics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: September 11th
The Global War on Terror began with the terror attacks on American soil on September 11. Read about what led up to the attacks, how our country responded, and the fallout from our fight against terrorism. Included is a summary,...
Council of Foreign Relations
Terrorism Questions and Answers: What Is Terrorism?
Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section deals with defining and understanding the different types of...
Council of Foreign Relations
Terrorism Havens: Lebanon
This resource answers questions regarding Lebanon, terrorism, and states implications for the United States.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 6 23 14: Is This the End of Iraq?
Learn about the most recent attacks that Iraqi citizens have been under, and why this is putting the nation in peril.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...
Curated OER
Fbi: Usama Bin Laden Wanted Poster
This official wanted page from the FBI includes a detailed description of Usama Bin Laden. Describes his crimes and the reward for his capture.
BBC
Bbc: Unveiling Somalia's Islamists
This article examines the views held by two of Somalia's Islamists, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. (6 October 2006)
Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: Afghanistan: A Chronology of Suicide Attacks Since 2001
A timeline from 2001 onward of the suicide bombing attacks attributed to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda insurgents. (January 17, 2006)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: War on Terror
This Wikipedia article discusses the United States counter-terrorism strategy and its controversy.
BBC
Bbc News: Zacarias Moussaoui
The BBC profiles ad operative Zacarias Moussaoui who was charged and convicted for his part in the 9/11 U.S. terrorist attacks. Includes a collection of articles about his trial, background of the case, and key trial documents such as...
BBC
Bbc News: Bush Welcomes 9/11 Report
A news article on the release of the 9/11 Commission final report and its recommendations. The article summarizes the major findings of the report. The article is dated July 23, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: The Key Findings of the 9/11 Report
A nice summary of the final report of the 9/11 Commission broken down by failures in the intelligence community, missed chances to stop the attacks and more. The article is dated July 23, 2004.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Afghan Visit
Interesting report covering President Bush's visit to Afghanistan and interviews with two experts on Afghanistan. Discussion on U.S. foreign policy, insurgency in Afghanistan, and the Taliban. Text, audio, and video of the March, 2006,...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: The Isi and Terrorism: Behind the Accusations
While Pakiston requests US militant aid, is it actually supporting terrorism? Read about Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who controls it, who it is accountable to and what it really stands for. Report is dated 4 May 2011.
NBC
Msnbc: Al Zarqawi's Successor
Speculates who will be Al-Zarqawi's successor and offers theories and insight into who will replace Zarqawi in Iraq. (2006)
The Economist
The Economist: After Osama Bin Laden: They Got Him
"They Got Him." Words that echoed in many countries around the world as news spread of the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, May 2, 2011. Peruse this detailed account of the events leading up to and following the attack and...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.