Study Bush's war against terror, including Bush's aims, Blair's support for intervention, the 2001 US/UK operation, overthrow and collapse of the Taliban regime, UN peace conference and Karzai government problems.

Historical judgement: Part two: The war on Al-Qaeda in BE Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009 (Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study Bush's war against terror, including Bush's aims, Blair's support for intervention, the 2001 US/UK operation, overthrow and collapse of the Taliban regime, UN peace conference and Karzai government problems. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.