Terrorism

Question 1

Definition of Terrorism

Answer 1

Terrorism is the systematic use of coercive intimadation usually to source political ends

Question 2

Why shouldn’t we negotiate with terrorists

Answer 2

Legitimises violence as dialogue should be tenants of discussion not cold blooded murder

Question 3

Realist quote by Bush

Answer 3

‘The only way to deal with these people is to bring them to justice as they have broken conventions required for negotiation’

Bush, 2003

Question 4

What to the US Do?

Answer 4

Use the word terrorism as a political tool which is traded in the international system to exclude ‘dangerous’ groups

This is because there is no moral equivalence between the state and terrorist groups

Question 5

Why should we negotiate with terrorists?

Answer 5

‘The power of terrorism is thorough discrediting the governments legitimacy’

Crenshaw, 1983

Question 6

What does not negotiating lead to?

Answer 6

Further radicalisation and exclusion

E.g. IS who fund themselves through means such as robbery looting etc

Question 7

What can negotiation offer?

Answer 7

Brings terrorism out of the dark in which it thrives

Question 8

Example of recognition and negotiation to terrorists

Answer 8

British recognition as Gerry Adams as the legitimate republican leader

Allows them to come closer to a democratic resolution

Question 9

Furthermore point?

Answer 9

‘Public debate is built around a single linear definition’ Lederach

This ignores the uniqueness and individual grievences of each group and the possibly of negotiation as it is ingrained in our phycology that viewpoints are incompatible