TOKYO - The world turned darker and more violent after the shocking terrorist attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, with fear instilled into people and nations, U.S. historian Peter Kuznick said in a recent interview with Kyodo News.

The following are questions and answers exchanged between Kuznick and a reporter in the interview:

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