The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.

CNN chronicles the military clashes between militants and the Pakistani military in this July, 2007 report.

This site is a synopsis of the 9/11 Commission report on the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001. The article highlights the major findings of the commission and evaluates the prospects of Congressional action on the...

The BBC have pieced together a composite of al-Zarqawi, a heavy-weight in the terrorist network of al-Qaeda.

Former adviser to President Bush criticizes the war in Iraq, war on terror, and events following September 11 in this March, 2004, report. Also find links to interactive resources, video, and other news articles.

Describes how four Russian diplomats, taken by Al-Qaeda, were killed in June 2006. Identifies the reasons for the killing of the hostages including the occupation of Chechnya. (26 June 2006)

Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.

Have students learn more about the Pakistani Taliban and its effect on Pakistan by watching the video. The questions at the end form a useful summary. (13 October 2009)

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction piece discusses the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and how this tragendy is memorialized today. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...

This resource provides a multi-page overview of the life and rule of Osama bin Laden. Read about his upbringing, his leading of the jihad movement, his hatred of America, and the various terrorist attacks he has taken part in or led.

CNN reports the latest news focusing on America's efforts to rebuild its way of life following the September 11th attacks.

Relates Bin Laden's opinion that it is important that the Iraqi Shias do not continue to attack the Iraqi Sunni Muslims. Discusses the tensions between the two groups, and why they are attacking each other. (2 July 2006)

This article from the History News Network gives a history of Saudi Arabia, including information about Osama bin Laden. (19 May 2003)

Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.

Chronicles the attacks from 2001 to early 2006 that have been thwarted by counter-terriorist forces according to the White House.

Detailed facts and information on the events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, 2011.

Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.