Duke Staff On Sept. 20, 2001, just nine days after the attacks on 9/11, former President George W. Bush told Congress that the United States would wage a “war on terror” against militant Islamic group al-Qaida. Here we are in a similar spot 13 years later, but something is different. This time, as the U.S. launches a series of air strikes at the Islamic State … Continue reading Staff editorial: Air strikes are first steps in protecting our security