Has the Afghanistan and Iraq wars actually increased the “terrorist threat” to the West ?

Answer 1

That is a very good question.

Yes and no.

Yes, because the terrorists are TICKED OFF!

No, because the terrorists know what we are capable of and that we will destroy them if provoked or threatened.

Sorry for the iffy answer (yes and no, etc...).

Answer 2

I would say very likely due to the fact that each time we attack or bomb a nation of people those very people will see us as enemies, hence a threat, and this increases the chance they will use terrorism to "avenge" this threat.

Another aspect is all the children who grow up in wartime conditions who see America as the enemy due to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. These children have a much greater chance of becoming "terrorists" when they are older due to their experiences in childhood.

Answer 3

Depend on how you define "terrorist".

Does anybody who wants to kill Americans is a terrorist? If yes, then every Iraqis who lost his/her loved one can potentially take the revenge and become a terrorist. They won't forgive US for its "good" intention to offer "freedom" at their loved ones' lives. And by the way, Americans are also viewed as terrorist by the same definition.

So, at the end of the day, it's dog-eat-dog.

Answer 4

If west help the gov of Afor Ir relay " terrorist threat" They doing for them (war)

Answer 5

No. Terrorist attacks had been happening for decades before, culminating in 9/11. None since.

Answer 6

I like yo's answer
yes and no

yes, they hate us more, but now they know the great pain that their actions bring upon their people
muhahaha

Answer 7

You ought to have known that by now unless you are sheltering in a cocoon!

Answer 8

yes i think so