Category: Terrorism

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Explosive devices are often chosen by terrorists as the main weapon of destruction. There are several reasons why terrorist groups specifically use explosives in their acts. Firstly, explosives offer significant potential for destruction, which guarantees terrorists a higher number of victims and draws more attention to the…

Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. This can include acts such as bombings, kidnappings, hijackings, and mass shootings, and is often carried out by non-state actors such as extremist groups. The goal of terrorism is to create fear and disrupt the normal functioning of society, with the…

Introduction Terrorist attacks are as unpredictable as they are devastating. In many cases, they can cause infrastructural damage, deaths, and mass casualty situations that can disrupt typical civilian operations (Søby, 2020). Houston City in Texas is the fourth most populous city in the USA with about six and a half million inhabitants (Myers, 2021). Additionally,…

Terrorism has become a serious and broad issue for the security of the United States since the 9/11 attacks. Foreign terrorist organizations create a hazard of international terrorism and represent a challenging problem as they obtain significant financial resources and power (FBI, n.d.). At the same time, there is a growing issue of domestic terrorism,…

Table of Contents Introduction Trends in Terrorism in South America Terrorist Groups in South America Conclusion References Introduction Terrorism is a significant threat to domestic and global security. The is no universal definition for terrorism as different actors define the term according to varying considerations. The latest publication of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2022…

In this TED talk, Ali explores the relationship between unemployment and terrorism. Unemployment is one of the challenges facing young people in big cities around the world. As young people pursue their dreams of creating wealth and attaining their goals, they encounter many obstacles that cause frustration and push them to find alternative ways to…

Table of Contents Introduction Current Definitions Historical Overview Motivations Combating Terrorism References Introduction Terrorism has been of social life since the early history of humankind. Nevertheless, the concept of terrorism gained new meaning after the mass-destruction attack on the United States on September 11, 2001. The terrorist attack was carefully planned and resulted in thousands…

The growing numbers of terrorist organizations pose a threat to the government and the residents at the location of their operations. For instance, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is recognized as one of the most successful insurgent groups. Established by Velupillai Prabhakaran, it has organized many guerilla attacks since 1976, resulting in increasing…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes of Terrorism in Colombia and Peru Consequences of Terrorism in Colombia and Peru Conclusion References Introduction South America is not considered a major terrorist region globally. However, a few countries report significant domestic disturbances caused by insurgent groups seeking specific objectives. The groups have set bases in Colombia and Peru,…

The instance of a terrorist act is always a tragic occurrence since, especially when it results in a tremendous number of casualty and the deaths of innocent civilians. Although the very fact of a perpetrator threatening the lives of numerous people creates a sense of deeply seated insecurity within the community, the presence of victims…