The Tamil Tigers

Paper Summary:

This paper examines how the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), otherwise known as the Tamil Tigers, represents one of the most imbedded terrorist organizations in the world and how it is recognized as a terrorist organization by India, Malaysia, USA, Canada, UK and Australia. Protecting against the terrorist activities of the LTTE presents many challenges to the FBI and other organizations that are committed to protecting the interests of the United States. The paper examines the profile of the LTTE and supports the thesis that the Tamil Tigers are unlike a typical terrorist group, but rather an organized foreign government and how treating the LTTE as a government entity represents the most effective strategy for countering terrorist measures by this group.

Outline:
Background
Objectives
Formal Organizational Structure
Funding
Strategy
Methods
Short Threat Assessment
Feasible Countermeasures

From the Paper:

"The organization of the Tamil Tigers supports the thesis that this group is a foreign government, regardless of whether Sri Lanka recognizes it as such or not. The LTTE considers itself to be a separate government entity and its level of organization supports its claims. One of the key factors to strength and influence of this group is the organizational structure. The organizational structure of the LTTE differs from that of other terrorist organizations. Most terrorist organizations can be classified as either military or political. Political groups tend to have a strong sense of purpose, yet may lack the military structure to carry out their objectives. Military organizations may have an established hierarchical structure and central leadership. However, they may not be as clearly focused on the key objective. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• BBC. (2000) Tamil Tigers: A fearsome force. Tuesday, 2 May, 2000. Retrieved December 19, 2007 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/526407.stm
• Chalk, P. Chronology of Suicide Bomb Attacks by LTTE Tamil Tiger Terrorists in Sri Lanka. 2007. Retrieved December 19, 2007 from http://www.spur.asn.au/chronology_of_suicide_bomb_attacks_by_Tamil_Tigers_in_sri_ Lanka.htm.
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