October 1, 2001

This October 2001 issue addressed America's response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, with William Kristol and Robert Kagan arguing for the righteousness of the emerging conflict. The magazine featured multiple perspectives on the War on Terror, including Fred Barnes on President Bush's leadership opportunity, Peter D. Feaver on renewed great power competition, and Stephen F. Hayes examining the case for targeting Iraq. Contributors also discussed how to conduct operations in Afghanistan, the dangers of coalition complications, and the tension between national sovereignty and counterterrorism imperatives.