The New Age of Terror
A Two-part documentary event examining the chapter of history ushered on 9/11, when terrorism became the backdrop of our lives. From Al Qaeda to ISIS, a new brand of enemy has transformed terrorism from a distant and infrequent threat to a global scourge. Fueled by technology, this new enemy is now impossible to contain and impossible to fight, as it has no borders and there no rules of engagement. For sixteen years, the U.S. and their allies have overhauled security and the new normal is militarized police and constant vigilance. But despite the five trillion dollar investment the U.S. has made to keep us safe, the stakes are higher than ever. Homegrown lone wolf terrorists like the Boston Bombers and Omar Mateen lurk amongst us and nowhere feels safe. New leaders like Donald Trump have entered the world stage with promises to put an end to the epidemic of terror. But when traditional military methods are failing to curb the spike in attacks, the question lingers - are we trapped in a forever war?
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary
A Two-part documentary event examining the chapter of history ushered on 9/11, when terrorism became the backdrop of our lives. From Al Qaeda to ISIS, a new brand of enemy has transformed terrorism from a distant and infrequent threat to a global scourge. Fueled by technology, this new enemy is now impossible to contain and impossible to fight, as it has no borders and there no rules of engagement. For sixteen years, the U.S. and their allies have overhauled security and the new normal is militarized police and constant vigilance. But despite the five trillion dollar investment the U.S. has made to keep us safe, the stakes are higher than ever. Homegrown lone wolf terrorists like the Boston Bombers and Omar Mateen lurk amongst us and nowhere feels safe. New leaders like Donald Trump have entered the world stage with promises to put an end to the epidemic of terror. But when traditional military methods are failing to curb the spike in attacks, the question lingers - are we trapped in a forever war?
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
A Rising Enemy
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 86 mins
A new age of terror begins in the aftermath of 9/11; fear becomes a weapon as America and its allies face a new brand of enemy in an unconventional conflict that demands an evolution of warfare as we know it. The American people adjust to a new normal of heightened security at home to prevent another attack. Abroad, the conflict that begins in Afghanistan spreads to Iraq and ultimately morphs into a global battle, as coalition efforts to eliminate the scourge of terror unintentionally give rise to ISIS. As the Islamic state becomes increasingly difficult to contain using traditional military tactics, its dark message spreads around the world through social media, gathering recruits and inspiring the first lone wolf terror attacks in Paris and Brussels.
Episode 2
War Without End
Mon, Aug 21, 2017 86 mins
The war on terror enters a new phase as homegrown lone wolves begin to strike in the U.S. The American military apparatus struggles to contain a threat that has moved to a new battlefield: the internet, where ISIS and other terror groups enlist and inspire individuals to commit acts of terror anywhere they can, posting instructions and even hit lists. Tragedies in Boston, San Bernardino and Orlando are stark reminders that despite all the increases in security, the threat lingers. New and unexpected allies join the counter offensive, including hackers and U.S businesses. But a climate of fear gives rise to more hate, and a new wave of domestic terror emerges, led by white nationalists. An inside look at counter-terror efforts from cyberspace to the ongoing military operation to retake Mosul and defeat ISIS.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Wed, Sep 13, 2017