Half a decade on, time to take stock

How has the world changed in the five years since the murderous terror strikes of September 11? Are America and the west safer now, or less secure? Are the terrorists winning? In a series of daily reports from tomorrow to next Monday's anniversary, the SCMP examines key issues and assesses the shape of our new world order.

Read the full series starting tomorrow

TOMORROW

The day the world changed: could September 11 be said to have started a third world war?

WEDNESDAY The hunt for bin Laden: why wasn't he caught, and is he still a danger?

THURSDAY The current threats: Can the war on terror be won?