Question 1

What is the paper’s main critique of the US Global War on Terror after 9/11?

Accepted Answer

The study argues the GWOT does not meet the parameters of ‘just war’ and is not genuinely global. US actions are described as selective, dynamic, and country-specific, focusing on managing rather than eliminating terrorism.

Question 2

How does the paper evaluate the GWOT outcome after two decades?

Accepted Answer

After NATO forces withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, the GWOT is assessed as able to manage terrorism rather than eliminate it worldwide. The persistence of terrorism’s breeding ground and epicentre—Pakistan—is presented as a key reason.

Question 3

How does the paper connect US actions to Indo-US relations and India’s policy stance?

Accepted Answer

The US response to 9/11 is described as a turning point in Indo-US relations. While India-US cooperation is unlikely to be adversely affected solely by Af-Pak instability, India is considered vulnerable to Taliban rule backed by Pakistan after the withdrawal.