International Terrorist Groups

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This paper discusses international terrorism. It looks at the various types of terrorism which differ in the aims and scope of the issues that they target. The paper specifically focuses on the differences that exist between groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Islamic Jihad and the PKK. It briefly describes each group's background and the means they use to deliver their messages.

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"Overall, it can be said that terrorism has become a vital point of discussion among the political leaders because it affects the societies targeted by the actions it encompasses, as well as the conduct of foreign policy which must be drafted in the context of an invisible war against terror. However, Islamic groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Islamic Jihad, along with the PKK maintain their relatively nation related activities. On the other hand, Al Qaeda has become a global phenomenon. Therefore, peace cannot be reached until such perpetrators are punished. In the Palestinian conflict nonetheless, the conditions on the site would suggest a contrary attitude, one leaned towards diplomacy and cultural acceptance and cohabitation."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Al Qaeda. The Council on Foreign Relations. 7 July, 2005. 16 Nov. 2007. <http://www.cfr.org/publication/9126/>
• Cerrah, Ibrahim. "The stance of a democratic society against terrorism: Turkey's approach". The Journal of Turkish Weekly. 2006. 11 November 2007 <http://www.turkishweekly.net/comments.php?id=2061>
• Donovan, Michael. "Palestinian Islamic Jihad". Terrorism Project. April 19, 2002. 16 Nov. 2007 < http://www.cdi.org/terrorism/pij.cfm>
• Federation of American Scientists. The Kurds in Turkey. 2007. 16 Nov. 2007 <http://www.fas.org/asmp/profiles/turkey_background_kurds.htm>
• Morgan, Matthew J. "The Origins of the New Terrorism". Parameters. Spring 2004.

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