Global War on Terror

The war on terror, initiated by the United States in 2001, is a global military campaign targeting militant Islamist movements such as al-Qaeda, Taliban and their allies, as well as the Ba'athist regime in Iraq and the Islamic State. The campaign has resulted in the displacement of 38 million people and over 4.5 million deaths in multiple countries, and has cost the US Treasury over $8 trillion. The war has been widely criticized for its morality, casualties, and continuity, with critics questioning government measures that infringe civil liberties and human rights. The campaign's end was marked by the conclusion of major wars and the end of low-level combat operations in Afghanistan, although ongoing global operations continue.learn more on wikipedia