It has been many years since the 9/11 attacks changed the world forever. Today, news outlets are taking a hard look at what Osama bin Laden actually accomplished.

Some reports, like those from Newsweek, are looking back at the letters Bin Laden wrote to America. He called the U.S. the worst civilization, trying to turn the public against the country.

Experts are debating his legacy. The Guardian argues that while he shocked the world that day, his bigger plans eventually failed. They point out that his ideas did not change the world the way he hoped they would.

On the other hand, some perspectives—like those from The Intercept—suggest that in some ways, Bin Laden actually won. They argue that he successfully dragged the United States into long, expensive wars and changed how we live our daily lives, from how we travel to how we view security.

The Financial Times adds that 9/11 caused both sides to lose. They suggest the attacks led to a cycle of violence and instability that damaged everyone involved.

Meanwhile, other stories are looking at how the world still deals with the shadow of famous terrorists. Foreign Policy recently wrote about 'Carlos the Jackal,' another terrorist from the past who the world still cannot seem to forget or move past.

It is clear that even years later, the world is still trying to understand the full impact of these events. Whether Bin Laden failed or left a lasting mark is something people will likely be arguing about for a long time.

Source: Newsweek