Experts have tried to define terrorism for decades. Although it has been around for a long time‚ its prevalence has been expanded by the boom of the media. As our development of technology increases‚ terror attacks against the innocent become ever more deadly. However‚ many of our current definitions of terrorism have been either too specific or too vague. In my opinion‚ terrorism is the expression of political‚ religious‚ or ideological belief through the use of calculated yet unforeseeable violence
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Near-Term Future of Terrorism in the U.S. 1 What is the terrorist group most likely to strike within the United States in the next five years? What method or means will this group probably use to carry out the attack and what is the most effective means of countering the attack? Near-Term Future of Terrorism in the U.S. 2 Abstract Terrorists are likely to use a weapon of mass destruction somewhere in the world in the next five years. They are more likely to
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At this time in our world we live in I do believe nuclear terrorism is a huge threat and the U.S. should be very concerned about it. It was noted by Jeffrey T. Richelson that “declassified documents have confirmed that the U.S. (and other) governments have anticipated the possibility of a terrorist nuclear incident at such high-profile events as the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics” (Richelson 2012). United States government officials have been concerned
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State-sponsored terrorism is a term loosely used to describe terrorism sponsored by nation-states. As with terrorism‚ the precise definitions‚ and the identification of particular examples‚ are subjects of heated political dispute. In general state-sponsored terrorism is associated with Para-militaries. It is also frequently used in conjunction with state terrorism‚ which is terrorism committed by nation-states. Terrorism‚ as defined by Title 22 of the United States code‚ section 2656f (d)‚ is
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definition‚ terrorism is defined as the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion or the unlawful use of violence or threats to intimidate for political purpose or ideological reasons. When the word terrorism is mentioned most Americans will reflect to the attacks that occurred on September 11‚ 2001. Terrorism involves extraordinary violence. It is intended to create massive fear and involves a planned attack for a purpose‚ often against something or someone. The art of terrorism is meant
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Terrorism Influences The history of terrorism has affected governments‚ communities‚ businesses and individuals. Terrorism has been around for thousands of years but the term was not developed until the French Revolution. Underlying conditions such as corruption‚ poverty‚ and religious conflict create opportunities for terrorists to exploit and take advantage of. Some of these conditions are real and some are made-up. Through the last 200 years‚ the concept of terrorism has been used to
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Although the United States foreign policy concerning terrorism has changed and results can be seen‚ it is often agreed upon by politicians and citizens alike that terrorism‚ especially Islamic terrorism‚ is still a major threat to the United States. However‚ after the most successful terrorist attack on American soil was carried out on September 11th‚ 2001 the United States strayed away from the ideals of our founding fathers and has become much more of an aggressor. I believe that many of the
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major measures can the international community take to prevent terrorism? The fight against terrorist organizations and terrorism is not just a fight that the United States must face alone. This is evident from the Madrid train bombings‚ the bombings in London‚ and the terrorist attacks that Israel seems to face everyday from Hizballah. Terrorism is‚ in effect‚ international. All nations have a responsibility to combat terrorism to protect them and to protect other nations as well. One of
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Cyber terrorism Author Institution Date Cyber terrorism is a dreaded and unethical utilization of the internet to hack or gain access to computer systems without the owner’s authorization. This is done by either the internal or external stakeholders for the purpose of acquiring confidential information without the owner’s consent including inciting‚ fundraising for terror attacks‚ and promotion of racism (Council of Europe‚2007). The increase in technology would mean an increase in cyber
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International Terrorism: Threat‚ Policy‚ and Response Summary This report examines international terrorist actions‚ threats‚ U.S. policies and responses. It reviews the nation’s use of tools at its disposal to combat terrorism‚ from diplomacy‚ international cooperation‚ and constructive engagement to physical security enhancement‚ economic sanctions‚ covert action‚ and military force. A modern trend in terrorism appears to be toward loosely organized‚ selffinanced‚ international networks of
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