After the events of September 11, 2001, the U.S. became involved in the War in Afghanistan. Launched in October 2001, the primary goal of this conflict was to dismantle the Taliban regime, which had provided sanctuary to al-Qaeda, the group responsible for the attacks. This military intervention aimed to eliminate terrorist threats and promote stability and democracy in Afghanistan. The conflict marked the start of a prolonged military presence in the region, leading to complex geopolitical challenges and debates surrounding U.S. foreign policy and national security that persists in varying forms to this day.