9/11 | 8 Ways the World has Changed in its Aftermath

4. Wikileaks

The United States of America is undoubtedly the strongest nation on the planet and its reach is far and wide. Its Homeland Security Act has legalized wiretapping as well as other acts of invasion of privacy. Well-meaning individuals became whistleblowers and appointed themselves as yin to the US’s yang.

3. The shift from liberal to strongman politics

Via chicago.suntimes.com

Panicked nations who perceive a more dangerous world have expressed willingness to give up their basic democratic rights in their desperation to be protected by “firm and decisive” leader.

2. The rise of China

Via articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com

While the western world was busy allocating resources to quelling the anarchy in the Middle East, China has quietly overtaken everyone in becoming next in line to the title of “most powerful nation in the world.”

1. Airport security

Via bbc.com

9/11 has forever changed the way we travel. The ban on liquids, gels, lighters, and other carry-ons and why we are required to take off our shoes and prohibited from making bomb jokes are now deemed necessary precautions to prevent a repeat of the darkest day in the history of modern times.

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