The article analyzes the consequences of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers in New York. The destruction of the buildings that were symbols of American economic power showed that not even the most powerful nation in the world was protected against external threats.
The text states that, although the fight against jihadism remains a concern for the United States, the country's strategic priority has shifted to containing China. This change in focus reflects a reconfiguration of global geopolitical threats since the attacks.
The article's title, "The 'empire' struck back but the world was never the same again," suggests that the American response to the attacks fundamentally altered the world order, but that geopolitical priorities have evolved significantly since then.
