The documentary critically assesses the expansion of the war into Iraq in 2003, a move based on flawed intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction. Watch Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
: On September 11, 2001, nineteen Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial planes, striking the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, while a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania. Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
: The docuseries highlights critical gaps between the CIA and FBI, noting that warnings about Al-Qaeda's ambitions often went unheeded prior to the tragedy. The Domestic and Global Response The documentary critically assesses the expansion of the
The series traces the origins of the conflict back to the 1980s, specifically the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It details how U.S. support for the Mujahideen inadvertently helped create the foundation for Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. The Domestic and Global Response The series traces
: The series examines controversial policies such as "enhanced interrogation" (torture) and secret surveillance programs justified as necessary for national security. Two Decades of Conflict
In the immediate aftermath, the U.S. launched the , beginning with the invasion of Afghanistan to dismantle Al-Qaeda and topple the Taliban.