What are characteristics of Ethnic and Nationalist terrorism?
- Small groups that are separatists against larger government forces
- The separatists usually have clear-cut, achievable goals
- Activity is used to make a statement about the group’s identity
- Polarizes other ethnic groups, forcing them to either be allies or enemies
What are separatists?
Individuals that support the separation of a group from a larger body
What is the role of violence in ethnic terrorism?
-Violence plays a special role
- It keeps the idea alive (raison d’etre)
- Sustains conflict
- Fear created by violence serves ethnic interests
What is the difference between ethnic terrorists and religious terrorists?
Ethnic terrorists are usually more nationalistic
What is a role of nationalism in ethnic terrorism?
Ethnic terrorists try to establish a national identity, appealing to the nationalistic background of a certain ethnic group
What has been proven to be the most effective method for ending ethnic and nationalistic terrorism?
Peaceful negotiated settlements
Describe the British army’s influence on the rebirth of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
- Policies played an important role, having done much to set hostile forces into motion
- Had little to no appreciation of the historical circumstances behind the conflict
- Mistakenly allied itself with an extremist position
Describe the Basque Conflict
- Basque separatists wanted a homeland completely independent from Spain
- Basque region has its own language and culture, but it has never been independent
How was the IRA campaign ended?
Negotiated peace agreement
