A quarter century after 9/11: 25 ways America's darkest day changed the world

Twenty five years since the worst terror attack on US soilHere's how 9/11 changed the world in 25 ways:1. US agencies subsequently changed how they shared intelligence, including through the creation of the Director of National Intelligence in 2004. Twenty-five years later, the argument remains unresolved.The detention facility at Guantanamo Bay became one of the most recognisable symbols of the post-9/11 security system. Social media later allowed governments, political groups and foreign actors to reach millions of people directly, often without traditional media acting as a filter. Brown University's Costs of War project estimates that the US spent or committed about $8 trillion on post-9/11 wars through 2021–22, including future obligations for veterans.

Source: Times of India September 11, 2026 09:46 UTC