Terrorist Groups

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This paper examines the differences and likenesses of the Ku Klux Klan and the Irish Republican Army in their respective beliefs and goals, training techniques, tactics to gain social compliance, target selections and psychological profiles of their leaders to provide an indication of the ways terrorist groups can best be subdued and conquered. The author points out that terrorist groups are comprised of individuals who had felt marginalized and, through their involvement in the organization, develop a new sense of belonging, which makes them, especially adolescents and young adults, susceptible to manipulation. The paper suggests that religious terrorism can be conquered (1) by first understanding of the grievances and goals of the terrorist group before any effective and efficient count-terrorism plans can be implemented and (2) by using a holistic, rather than military, approach.

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"Just as with the KKK, and in fact with all leaders of terrorist organizations, an examination of an IRA leader sheds light on the inner-workings of this group. Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Fein--the political arm of the IRA, hails from a Roman Catholic patriotic family whose members were activists. With such a background, it seems unsurprising that Adams would perpetuate his ancestors' desire for social and political change. Just like Simmons of the KKK, he possesses great charisma and has been able to mobilize large groups to unite for a common cause. What's more he has added substantial political clout to Sinn Fein. Adams has been described as an acutely intelligent individual who views violence as a medium of communication."

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