Terrorism
What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it used? How can we prevent it? What do we fear about Terrorism?
Definition of Terrorism
Terrorism actually comes from the Latin Word “Fear” x “The Unlawful Use of Force Against Persons or Property to Intimidate or Coerce a Government, the Civilian Population, or Segment Thereof, in the Furtherance of Political or Social Objectives.”(Source FBI) x FALLOUT SHELTER
Terrorism
Is an unlawful act of violence Intimidates governments or societies Goal is to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives
Arthur H. Garrison
“…warfare seeks to conquer territories and capture cities; terrorism seeks to hurt a few people and to scare a lot of people in order to make a point” NYTimes, 1/6/2000
“Putting the horror in the minds of the audience, and not necessarily on the screen”
Terrorism Priorities
Today
Biological Conventional Weapons Dirty Bombs
1
Property of Terrorism
Terrorism is different from regular crime because of its strong political properties The definition of terrorism can vary from people to people due to the differences in standpoint One person’s terrorist can be another’s fighter
The Terrorist and their Thinking
1
Fear always springs from ignorance.
Emerson, 1837
Modern History of Terrorism Terrorism is Asymmetric Warfare.
Asymmetric warfare is the use of apparently random/unpredictable violence by an weak military against a stronger military to gain advantage. (Allen, 1997). The key of Asymmetric warfare is using unexpected, unconventional tactics in combat (Craig, 1998).
Arthur H. Garrison
Terrorism conclusions
Terrorism is an ancient tactic. Terrorism is a mode of communication. Terrorism is a special type of violence and Asymmetrical warfare. Terrorism is used in times of peace, conflicts and war. Terrorism is designed to make a point, through psychological means, fear.
Definition of Terrorism
Terrorism actually comes from the Latin Word “Fear” x “The Unlawful Use of Force Against Persons or Property to Intimidate or Coerce a Government, the Civilian Population, or Segment Thereof, in the Furtherance of Political or Social Objectives.”(Source FBI) x FALLOUT SHELTER
Terrorism
Is an unlawful act of violence Intimidates governments or societies Goal is to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives
Arthur H. Garrison
“…warfare seeks to conquer territories and capture cities; terrorism seeks to hurt a few people and to scare a lot of people in order to make a point” NYTimes, 1/6/2000
“Putting the horror in the minds of the audience, and not necessarily on the screen”
Terrorism Priorities
Today
Biological Conventional Weapons Dirty Bombs
1
Property of Terrorism
Terrorism is different from regular crime because of its strong political properties The definition of terrorism can vary from people to people due to the differences in standpoint One person’s terrorist can be another’s fighter
The Terrorist and their Thinking
1
Fear always springs from ignorance.
Emerson, 1837
Modern History of Terrorism Terrorism is Asymmetric Warfare.
Asymmetric warfare is the use of apparently random/unpredictable violence by an weak military against a stronger military to gain advantage. (Allen, 1997). The key of Asymmetric warfare is using unexpected, unconventional tactics in combat (Craig, 1998).
Arthur H. Garrison
Terrorism conclusions
Terrorism is an ancient tactic. Terrorism is a mode of communication. Terrorism is a special type of violence and Asymmetrical warfare. Terrorism is used in times of peace, conflicts and war. Terrorism is designed to make a point, through psychological means, fear.