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The Oxford Dictionary defines a terrorist ‘as a person who uses terrorism in the pursuit of political aims’ (Oxford University Press, 2015). Originally used to describe the efforts of French Revolution freedom fighters who battled for democracy (Oxford University Press, 2015), the term ‘terrorist’ is now widely associated with groups in developing countries who use … Read more
Ever since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, Homeland Security has been the top priority of the United States government. Not only did this event start the global war on terrorism, but it also created the Department of Homeland Security. The United States is fighting terrorism at home with Homeland Security, and abroad using … Read more
If you recall the last time that I describe the sad story about the tragedy that a family had in turkey. The family was totally split up. The mom was died their dad arrested and the children were sent to the foster home. God knows how many families experience this kinds of situation or worse … Read more
Fearful of Former Friends In our minds, we think that we would never get so fearful and paranoid that we would turn on each other and start to attack each other, all due to the paranoia. Well, we don’t know ourselves to well, then. In the teleplays [Rod Serling’s “Monsters are due on Maple Street” … Read more
Terrorism Outline Cordell Williams, Alex Goff Introduction to the issue The long, terrifying issue in this country is currently terrorizing. American people’s travel and public safety. Also Recruitment of American people into ISIS and become a terrorist and risk our safety. All acts of terrorism are committed by groups of people in the middle east. … Read more
It was a bright and sunny day me and my friends were on are way to my house and all the sudden the ground started to shake and we heard a really big crash and it was a plane that crash into the a really big building. Then we started to run and we seen … Read more
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990’s and the cold war over, the international community seemed to be on the threshold of an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity. Instead, a new series of problems was created, like ethnic conflicts, weapons proliferation, environmental problems, population growth, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Terrorism, … Read more
Imagine this scenario: You and another fifteen thousand hockey fans decide to spend the night watching the Washington Capitals take on the Philadelphia Flyers. You get your tickets, your food, and your program and you sit down in your seat. You can barely wait for the game to start, let alone end, because you have … Read more
When the word “terrorists” is heard, most people in the west think of relatively the same thing. Long-bearded men with long dresses called “thawb” that dangle to just above the ankle, or veiled women with nothing visible to the public but their eyes if they were shown at all, or young men and children dressed … Read more
After browsing through Stephen E. Atkins book Terrorism, I soon learned many interesting things regarding the history of terrorism. It seems this form of protest has been around since Biblical times. Also, the main goal of a terrorist is not to do damage to one peticular person or place, but to gain publicity for an … Read more
Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing, assassinations, and hi-jacking? How do individuals and organizations justify these acts of terror. These acts can be described as terrorist actions. Terrorism is an growing international problem. During the last twenty years, new terrorist groups have sprung up al lover the world. Governments have had … Read more
After browsing through Stephen E. Atkins book Terrorism, I soon learned many interesting things regarding the history of terrorism. It seems this form of protest has been around since Biblical times. Also, the main goal of a terrorist is not to do damage to one peticular person or place, but to gain publicity for an … Read more
Terrorism, until the 9/11 attacks on the Untied States, has remained a dormant issue in the media. Although it has been around for centuries, the organized use of violence to target non-combatants for political purposes is one of the most effective ways to gain media attention. Mainly used by extremist groups in the hopes of … Read more
International terrorism, intelligence gathering and covert operations are all phenomenon, which intrigue the minds of many people both young and old. This paper is a historical recount and study on the various elements that comprise an international operation. It is also a vehicle for discussing the effects of intelligence agencies around the world, with particular … Read more
Terrorism by nature is difficult to define. Acts of terrorism conjure emotional responses in the victims as well as in the practitioners. No two writers agree on what is terrorism. Even the U. S. government cannot agree on one single definition. The old adage, “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter” is still alive … Read more
Two of the most prominent buildings in America’s most prominent city go down. Sounds like a nightmare that belongs only in Tom Clancy’s novels. After the event many were angry, many were thoughtful, but most of all there was a sense “what now? ” The Defense Secretary was implying war, President Bush strongly stated he … Read more
First shock, then terror, followed by sorrow and lastly rage were my emotions on September 11th, 2001 when a hijacked airliner crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. Tunh! Tunh! Tunh! All circuits are busy; please try again at a later time. This message kept repeating as I tried to call my cousin … Read more
Terrorism by nature is difficult to define. Acts of terrorism conjure emotional responses in the victims as well as in the practitioners. No two writers agree on what is terrorism. Even the U. S. government cannot agree on one single definition. The old adage, “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter” is still alive … Read more
You wake up early for work and kiss your family goodbye. On your daily transit you see a man drop a glass vial in the subway, but you think nothing of it. Moments later you become a statistic. A statistic of Bioterrorism. The threat of Bioterrorism, long ignored and denied, has heightened over the past … Read more
It is a word that strikes fear into many. Terrorism has been around since the beginning of time, and has caused empires to rise, fall, and allowed people to gain power. Terrorism is a growing problem in this unstable world. A simple act of terrorism can cause tensions to break between two countries, as seen … Read more
How do individuals and organizations justify these acts of terror. These acts can be described as terrorist actions. Terrorism is an growing international problem. During the last twenty years, new terrorist groups have sprung up al lover the world. Governments have had little success in their attempts to resolve issues in which terrorism is used. … Read more
After browsing through Stephen E. Atkins book Terrorism, I soon learned many interesting things regarding the history of terrorism. It seems this form of protest has been around since Biblical times. Also, the main goal of a terrorist is not to do damage to one peticular person or place, but to gain publicity for an … Read more
Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing, assassinations, and hi-jacking? How do individuals and organizations justify these acts of terror. These acts can be described as terrorist actions. Terrorism is an growing international problem. During the last twenty years, new terrorist groups have sprung up al lover the world. Governments have had … Read more
First shock, then terror, followed by sorrow and lastly rage were my emotions on September 11th, 2001 when a hijacked airliner crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. Tunh! Tunh! Tunh! All circuits are busy; please try again at a later time. This message kept repeating as I tried to call my cousin … Read more
Terrorism and hostage taking may be as old as civilization itself. There are numerous references to abduction throughout Greek mythology. In midievil times hostages were taken for money or a guaranteed safe passage through a country. In the U. S. , Indians on the western frontier terrorized settlers to frighten them away. Throughout the twentieth … Read more