Abstract
In this paper, the author presents a research proposal for exploring the causes behind the spate of global terrorism and specifically Islamic terrorism, that has swept many regions of the world during the past few years and continues to pose a potent threat to the civilized world. The author suggests that by researching and analyzing the possible causes of such terrorism, she will be able to uncover the appropriate response to tackle the problem, i.e., whether the hard-line approach such as the one adopted by the Israeli government or the present U.S. administration (through 'War on Terrorism') is the suitable way to combat terrorism.

From the Paper
"Terrorism, during its long violent history, has been used as a means of intimidation and aggression. In its narrow definition only violent acts (or threats of violent acts) committed by nongovernmental groups or individuals are considered to be terrorism, but in the broader context governments have been known to commit terrorism as well . Terrorism may include political assassinations, violent political revolutions, hijackings, skyjackings, and bombings. When such acts are perpetrated within a country's borders, it is known as domestic terrorism, while global or international terrorism knows no such boundaries. The causes of terrorism are varied and have been committed in the past due to historical, cultural, political, social, psychological, economic, or religious reasons (or a combination of these reasons)."

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