ABSTRACT
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have reshaped international politics and fundamentally restructured the international security environment. Important geopolitical shifts have taken place. Among these is a global strategic reorientation as a result of the strong response of the United States to the staggering events of 9/11. This response has highlighted the United States' political-military predominance in relation to other nations and its role as the world's sole remaining superpower.
