ABSTRACT
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, international education has acquired a varied set of meanings. The U.S.-based Institute of International Education (IIE) linked international education with a “safer and more secure world” and with a certain type of understanding:
The aim of the terrorists who attacked this country on September 11 is not to change American foreign policy but to close our markets, minds and doors. … When more international students are given the chance for meaningful study and opportunities to gain an appreciation of our society, there will be less hatred of America and misunderstanding of our values and way of life. (Kaufman & Goodman, 2001)
