The war on terror and the refugee crisis

What happened on 9/11?

• A major earthquake struck the East Coast.
• The September 11 attacks, involving the hijacking of four planes and targeting the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
• The launch of a new space shuttle mission.
• A significant political election took place.

What were the main impacts of the War on Terror?

• Increased global cooperation among nations
• The main impacts of the War on Terror include geopolitical shifts, increased military engagement, heightened security measures, economic consequences, and changes in public perception.
• Reduction in military spending
• Decreased focus on domestic security

What countries were invaded by the US during the War on Terror?

• Syria
• Libya
• Iran
• Afghanistan, Iraq

What was the Patriot Act?

• A healthcare policy introduced in 2010.
• A military strategy used during the Cold War.
• The Patriot Act was a law passed in 2001 to strengthen national security and enhance law enforcement's ability to combat terrorism.
• A tax reform bill passed in 2005.

What is the difference between a refugee and a migrant?

• A refugee is someone who chooses to leave their country for better opportunities.
• Refugees and migrants are the same and can be used interchangeably.
• Migrants are always fleeing from war or persecution.
• A refugee is forced to flee due to danger, while a migrant moves for various other reasons.

What is the country that hosts the largest number of refugees in the world? Why?

• Turkey, due to the Syrian war

• Germany, due to the IIWW

• Pakistan, due to the Chinese Civil War

• Jordan, due to the invasion of Afghanistan

What are some of the challenges a refugee might face when arriving to a new country?

• Access to free healthcare
• Guaranteed financial support
• Immediate citizenship
• Language barriers, cultural differences, legal challenges, housing and employment difficulties, discrimination and xenophobia.

What were the main militar characteristics of the War on Terror?

• Nuclear deterrence
• Conventional warfare tactics
• Naval blockades
• Preemptive strikes, fight against non-state actors, non-conventional warfare (e.g.: drones, surveillance, etc)

Protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country due to political reasons

Please explain the connection between public opinion and refugees. How do you think it affects the inclusion of refugees into society?