terrorism Flashcards

1
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Definition of UN on terrorism ?

A

” A planned action intended to cause death or serious harm to civilians with the purpose of achieving political changes. “

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2
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How many definitions there is to terrorism?

A

200 definitions

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3
Q

how can terror be used?

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Terror can be use in time of peace and in time of conflict

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4
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In different points of view terrorist can be seen as …?

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Murderer, Brave, Evil, Hero, Criminal, Freedom fighters, traitors.

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5
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Why do they use terrorism, rather than non-violent methods?

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  1. No alternative but use force
  2. Feel that this tactics have the potential to force change
  3. View the use of terrorism as appropriate ‘revenge’ against enemy.
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6
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What do terrorist believe in?

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Religion, Politics and National-ism

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7
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Social reason?

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to not being granted adequate rights or as result of seeing their culture destroyed.

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8
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Religious reason?

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When religious freedom and violated groups often resort to the use of terror.

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9
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Nationalism reason?

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Terrorism being used by Nationalist groups to gain independence and the right to determination.

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10
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Because of Grievance…?

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Poverty 
Powerful enemy 
Powerless-ness
Disputed land 
Inequality 
injustice 
History
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11
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What are the 15 results of terrorism?

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  1. Religion
  2. Oppresion
  3. Historical grievance
  4. Violation of international law
  5. Relative deprivation
  6. Hatred toward the global Hegemony
  7. Financial Reward
  8. Racism
  9. Guilt by assassination
  10. Support of sympathizers
  11. Mortality salience
  12. Narcissim
  13. Sensation seeking
  14. Failure to achieve diplomacy
  15. Communication
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12
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Is terrorism always a bad thing?

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Always a bad thing because it has for purpose to hurt people- should solve the problems before using violence.
Purpose for terrorism contains act of violate on innocent civilians.

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