Afghanistan's Role in 9/11 and US Response

The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001.

The US-led military campaign against terrorism following the 9/11 attacks.

The initial attack caused the government to fall and the group to scatter.

US troops remain in the country due to ongoing instability and security issues.

Nearly 3,000 Americans died in the September 11 attacks.

A society with a high standard of living and significant wealth.

Sikhism began about five centuries ago to unify Hinduism and Islam by promoting the belief in one God.

Japan's economic size ranks 3rd in the world.

International trade and exchange of goods.

Sikhism centers around the idea of a single God, monotheism.

A country that creates and provides products.

The majority of Sikhs live in Punjab, India.

To create harmony between Hinduism and Islam by promoting faith in a single God.

Economic state of Japan as a global producer and major player in world trade.

Sikhism emerged approximately five centuries ago.

In 1979, a leader released political prisoners and returned their money, leading to economic growth.

The economic growth sparked debate within the political party.

People imprisoned for their political beliefs.

The leader gave back the money that was taken from the political prisoners.

A period of increased economic activity and prosperity.

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) led to reduced tariffs, making it harder for countries to protect their industries.

The term "Asian Tigers" refers to the rapidly developing economies of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore in the 1980s.

The Global Periphery consists of developing countries often lacking economic and political power compared to more developed nations.

The Asian Tigers' manufacturing exports grew significantly, making up half of all exports from developing countries by 1980.

The Asian Tigers experienced rapid economic progress, lifting their per capita incomes to European levels by 2000.

The Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure development strategy by China to boost trade and connectivity between Asia, Europe, and Africa.

The construction and improvement of physical structures like roads, railways, ports, and airports that support economic activities.

The Belt and Road Initiative reduces shipping time significantly. For example, it cuts shipment duration from 60 to 14 days.

Facilities equipped to handle the loading, unloading, and transfer of goods for transportation.

The Belt and Road Initiative promotes economic growth by improving trade, transportation, and infrastructure development.