9/11: Twenty-Four Years Later

Say Something Real

The Evolving Threat to American Security

By Michelle Bryant

Michelle Bryant

In marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th (9/11) attacks, Americans once again gathered to remember the lives lost and heroism displayed in the face of unprecedented tragedy. However, this year’s remembrance comes with a growing sense of unease. Grounded in facts and anecdotal circumstances, is it reasonable to question whether the United States (U.S.) is less safe today than when we were attacked in 2001? The simple answer is yes. The threats currently facing this nation are more complex, shaped by both external and internal forces. As a nation, we are sleeping with one eye open. The question is, who should we be watching closer, our neighbors or our family?

In the years followi