Obama’s Approach to the War on Terror:

Abstract

In the wake of 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush lunched his “war on terror” in an effort to fight global terrorism. When Barack Obama became the President of the United States, he pledged to start a new chapter in US foreign policy that departs substantially from Bush’s stringent policies. This research aims to understand the strategies and policies used by Obama in the areas of counter-terrorism, and describe the policies implemented in Afghanistan and Iraq as vivid examples to test his claims. The research also explores the legacy of Obama’s policies in shaping his approaches to national security and counterterrorism efforts. The research then draws a clear understanding to elements of continuity and change in Obama’s efforts to combat terrorism.