terrorism Flashcards
Definition of UN on terrorism ?
” A planned action intended to cause death or serious harm to civilians with the purpose of achieving political changes. “
How many definitions there is to terrorism?
200 definitions
how can terror be used?
Terror can be use in time of peace and in time of conflict
In different points of view terrorist can be seen as …?
Murderer, Brave, Evil, Hero, Criminal, Freedom fighters, traitors.
Why do they use terrorism, rather than non-violent methods?
- No alternative but use force
- Feel that this tactics have the potential to force change
- View the use of terrorism as appropriate ‘revenge’ against enemy.
What do terrorist believe in?
Religion, Politics and National-ism
Social reason?
to not being granted adequate rights or as result of seeing their culture destroyed.
Religious reason?
When religious freedom and violated groups often resort to the use of terror.
Nationalism reason?
Terrorism being used by Nationalist groups to gain independence and the right to determination.
Because of Grievance…?
Poverty Powerful enemy Powerless-ness Disputed land Inequality injustice History
What are the 15 results of terrorism?
- Religion
- Oppresion
- Historical grievance
- Violation of international law
- Relative deprivation
- Hatred toward the global Hegemony
- Financial Reward
- Racism
- Guilt by assassination
- Support of sympathizers
- Mortality salience
- Narcissim
- Sensation seeking
- Failure to achieve diplomacy
- Communication
Is terrorism always a bad thing?
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.