The passing of former US Vice President Dick Cheney at 84 marks the end of an era for American political leadership. As the second in command to President George W. Bush, Cheney was instrumental in shaping the policies that defined the US response to global terrorism following the 9/11 attacks.
Cheney’s tenure as vice president saw the expansion of military engagements in the Middle East, including the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. His role as chief architect of the administration’s foreign policy was marked by a strong emphasis on preemptive military action and the use of force to combat terrorism.
As a long-time advocate of a robust national security strategy, Cheney’s policies left a lasting impact on US military and foreign policy. His legacy will be debated for years to come, with historians and analysts weighing the consequences of his decisions on global stability and American foreign relations.