Lesson 5

Question 1

Richardson and defintion of terrorism

Answer 1

Terrorism simply means deliberately and violently targeting civilians for political purposes

Question 2

Rapoport definition of terrorism

Answer 2

that non state’s can commit terror

Question 3

Hoffmann and terrorism

Answer 3

• Politically motivated in aims and intent
• Violent or threatens violence
• Aims for broad psychological impact beyond immediate victims

Carried out by:
* An organized group, or
* Individuals inspired by a terrorist movement
* Committed by non-state or subnational actors

Question 4

Richardson and difference between gourilla and terrorism

Answer 4

Terrorists
- targets civilians, occasinally secutiry forcs.
- they don’t have the illusion of inflict military defeat
- they seek to course the enemy to overreact

**Gourillas **
- targets security forces
- Have illusions to inflict military defeat.

Question 5

Rapoport Four Waves of Modern Terrorism

Answer 5

Anarchist
New western
Religious

Question 6

Parker and sitter counteranswer to Raporpoto

Answer 6

Not 4 waves, but 4 strains:
* Socialist
* Nationalist
* Religious
* Exlusionist

Terrorist organizations strategically and tactically evolve based on the choices made by other groups, both similar and dissimilar.

All terrorirst organization is based upon techonogical development and idelogical.

Question 7

Hoffman and State sponsorship

Answer 7

1. State sponsorship of terrorism persists as a tool for foreign policy
3. Syria, Iran and Sudan are the currently registered terrorist sponsers.
4. **Counterterrorism strategies ** must adapt to the changing nature of terrorism. A comprehensive and adaptable defense is needed to address the potential threat of CBRN terrorism
5. The Line Between Prudence and Panic: Responding to the potential threat of terrorist use of CBRN weapons requires a comprehensive defense that is cost-effective, appropriate, and dynamic

Question 8

Hoffmann and terrorism as an evolving and intwined threat

Answer 8

Evolving and Intertwined Trends: Terrorism is expected to continue evolving, with different trends becoming increasingly intertwined. This includes the reemergence of religiously motivated terrorism and the expansion of a subculture of terrorist foreign fighters moving across conflict zones. The radicalization process is becoming more immediate, resulting in more lethal incidents.

Question 9

Hoffman and Al-queda as a persistent threat

Answer 9

Al-Qaeda remains a persistent threat.

The organization has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and the ability to expand its presence to multiple countries.

Al-Qaeda maintains a defined strategy for the future and has a capable leader in al-Zawahiri.

Question 10

Hoffman and foreign figter phenomenom

Answer 10

Foreign Fighter Phenomenon: The flow of foreign fighters to conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and other countries raises concerns about returning terrorists

Question 11

Hoffman and Importance of Addressing Root Causes

Answer 11

To counter terrorism effectively, it is essential to address the underlying issues that contribute to radicalization, such as political, economic, and social grievances