El País Op-Ed: US Post-9/11 Response Normalized Terrorism, Questioning Strategic Victory

An El País opinion piece argues that the US response to 9/11 aligned with attackers' goals, contributing to a world where terrorism is normalized and the term is ambiguously applied. The piece is analytical commentary, not a factual report, and reflects a critical assessment of two decades of counterterrorism strategy. Its significance lies in shaping elite and public discourse on the effectiveness and consequences of the War on Terror.