Building a coalition

In the days after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Washington was flooded with expressions of sympathy and condemnation from world leaders. The Bush administration has worked to turn these words into an international coalition against terrorism. More »

Turkey is providing a 90-man special forces unit to train the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance. It also has granted a U.S. request to use Turkish airspace and airbases for U.S. transport aircraft. Click here for more

The organization has invoked Article 5 of its charter for the first time, deeming the attacks as an attack on all 19 member countries. Click here for more

Prime Minister Tony Blair is playing a major role in forming a military and political coalition to fight terrorism. Click here for more

Australia will send troops to join the coalition forces attacking the Taliban. Australian Prime Minister John Howard said 1,500 troops, aircraft and naval vessels will be deployed to assist in the military action.

Israel has backed the international anti-terrorism campaign and U.S.-led airstrikes on Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Israel would be willing, if asked, to contribute weapons or troops to the anti-terrorism effort.

It has offered use of special forces and intelligence resources.

Italy is providing a 2,700-strong force for the campaign in Afghanistan, including naval, air and ground units. Click here for more

The Netherlands has offered up to 1,400 military troops, six ships and fighter, transport and refueling aircraft for use by the coalition.

Kyrgyzstan has approved use of the country's main international airport to base U.S. airplanes for thumanitarian and military operations in Afghanistan.

Filipino officials have offered the use of two former U.S. military bases; intelligence cooperation; permission for U.S. aircraft to use Filipino airspace; and the use of combat troops, as requested by the international community.

Canada's defense minister said six naval ships, surveillance and airlift support aircraft, special operations forces and a total of 2,000 military personnel are being deployed to the Persian Gulf area. In addition, officials say that Canada is also aiding the humanitarian effort in Afghanistan and helping U.S. forces patrol North American airspace. Click here for more

France is sending troops to Afghanistan to help with the delivery of humanitarian aid. France's defense minister previously said the country is willing to contribute naval support, air bases and special forces. Click here for more

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has offered up to 3,900 troops for the U.S.-led war on terrorism. German AWACS surveillance planes and crews also are freeing up U.S. planes for combat operations. Click here for more

Uzbekistan has agreed to provide the United States with use of its airspace and the "necessary military and civilian infrastructure" of one of its airports in the U.S.-led military campaign against Afghanistan.