25 Years at War

The definitive 9/11 anniversary book the world has been waiting for — a sweeping, unflinching account of the war that defined the 21st century.On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 25 Years at War delivers the most comprehensive history yet written of America's War on Terror — from the first ninety-six hours after the Twin Towers fell to the chaotic final withdrawal from Kabul, and the escalating standoff with Iran that continues to reshape the world today.Drawing on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to the U.S. intelligence community, this gripping work of narrative nonfiction takes readers inside the Situation Room decisions of four presidential administrations — Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden — to reveal:✅ The real story behind the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq ✅ The decade-long manhunt that ended with the killing of Osama bin Laden ✅ Inside the CIA's secret black sites and the enhanced interrogation program ✅ How al-Qaeda in Iraq gave birth to ISIS and the fall of the caliphate ✅ The rise of drone warfare, special operations, and remote killing ✅ The resurgence of the Taliban and America's chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal ✅ The untold truth behind America's escalating conflict with IranThis is a story of trillions of dollars spent, hundreds of thousands of lives lost, and America's damaged global standing — but also the story of how a single-minded campaign prevented another catastrophic attack on U.S. soil.Perfect for readers of military history, geopolitics, counterterrorism, and modern American foreign policy, 25 Years at War is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how 9/11 shaped the world we live in now — and what must be learned to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.Sweeping. Unflinching. Essential. The War on Terror history book of 2026.