September 11 Marks a Pivotal Moment
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United States has concluded more than a quarter-century of engagement in long and costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with a noticeable decline in the promotion of the idea of absolute military supremacy. The war on terror launched after the attacks has consumed over $8 trillion and resulted in hundreds of thousands of lives lost, without achieving a decisive victory or ending the conflicts. Meanwhile, China's power has been rising over the past two decades, with its gross domestic product increasing from $1.2 trillion to more than $14.7 trillion. During this time, the American administration has been preoccupied with some of these challenges, allowing China to build its economy and strategically expand away from tensions with Washington. Developments indicate that American influence remains significant; however, its strategies have become more targeted and realistic, with an awareness that absolute dominance does not prevent mistakes and that sometimes restraint can be more important than direct military force.
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