Abstract
This paper discusses how, in the current age of concern for terrorist threat, the eco-terrorist constitutes a domestic source of terror. The writer explains how certain groups consciously use terrorist activities in order to publicize their concerns about the environment and to force changes in the way the government and the people address these issues.

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"As with most terrorist groups, there is often a strong sense of self-righteousness emanating from such groups, a sense that their agenda is more important than that of other people. Many of these groups do not want to be called terrorist, though they exist through vandalism, destruction, and the threat that action will be taken if they are not heeded."

Tags:ecology, terrorism, groups

Abstract
Examines Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's ordering of vast amounts of crude oil pumped into the Persian Gulf as retaliation for defeat in Persian Gulf War of 1991. Discusses the largest oil spill in history and the environmental damage.

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"Gulf War Eco-Terrorism Still Menaces Gulf
On January 16, 1991, U.N. coalition air forces bombarded Iraqi military targets in Kuwait and Iraq. These actions were in response to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's failure to withdraw Iraqi forces from Kuwait..."

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This paper briefly compares the threats posed to homeland security by two domestic terrorist groups - Earth Liberation Front (eco-terrorism) and Army of God (pro-life) - and by two international domestic terrorist groups - Al Qaeda and Hamas. The paper relates that in general, it looks as though ELF is viewed as a more serious threat to American security than AOG as far as the domestic terror organizations go, but Al-Qaeda still appears to be the one organization that government officials consider the most dangerous one of all. As for Hamas, the paper concludes that it is a troubling organization, but it is localized and its efforts directed more at Israel than at America.

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"This paper briefly compares the threats posed to homeland security by two domestic terrorist groups - Earth Liberation Front (eco-terrorism) and Army of God (pro-life) - and by two international domestic terrorist groups - Al Qaeda and Hamas. In general, it looks as though ELF is viewed as a more serious threat to American security than AOG as far as the domestic terror organizations go, but Al-Qaeda still appears to be the one organization that government officials consider the most dangerous one of all. As for Hamas, it is a troubling organization, but it is localized and its efforts directed more at Israel than at America."

Tags:criminal, justice, terrorism

Abstract
This paper is based on work addressing three theories of criminology in relation to terrorism. The paper discusses what terrorism is, the conflict theory's usefulness to an understanding of why terrorism emerges, the forms it takes and the perceptions of those engaging in it. The paper makes reference to "Islamic" terrorism of the present, and the nature of Tamil terrorism in Sri Lanka.

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"The public is familiar with the term of terrorism in the present day, though relatively few persons will scrutinize what is meant by it. Terrorism is a methodology that belongs to Military Science in a collection of techniques, but terrorism is included under the category of Criminology in library cataloguing systems. Richard Rosenfeld explained that terrorism can be well understood through the approaches of criminology, however, as came into view when looking at three criminological theories in (1) classical, (2) consensus and (3) conflict..."

Tags:terrorism, crim, conflict theory

Abstract
The writer of this article discusses that the war on terror waged primarily by the United States against a variety of Islamic radical groups is arguably the dominant issue in the global community in the present day. The writer notes that while this war is conducted largely through the use of military forces there exists considerable debate whether this is the best means of combating terrorism. The writer points out that Benjamin Netanyahu in 'Preparing for the War on Terrorism' can be seen to argue that military means are the best way of defeating terrorism, while Bill Christison in 'Why the War on Terror Won't Work' argues that the military option will not work.

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The "War on Terror" - waged primarily by the United States against a variety of Islamic radical groups - is arguably the dominant issue in the global community in the present day. While this war is conducted largely through the use of military forces, there exists considerable debate whether this is the best means of combating terrorism. Benjamin Netanyahu, in "Preparing for the War on Terrorism," can be seen to argue that military means are the best way of defeating terrorism, while Bill Christison, in "Why the `War on Terror' Won't Work," argues that the military option will not work and that we instead need to examine the "root causes" of terrorism.

Tags:political, science, terrorism

Abstract
Terrorism is an assertion of the will of a very few over the many. It is a protest, an attempt to gain power and influence, and an expression of cultural anger. Palestinian terrorists have been blowing themselves up in crowds of Israelis for decades. Theirs is an expression of protest against the very existence of the Israeli state. Terrorism is, then, a multi-faceted expression of violence against another party. The commonality is that some element of the cultures that generate terrorism makes the act of destroying innocent lives. It is the purpose of this paper to examine how a culture, particularly that found in some areas of the Islamic world, can breed terrorism.

Tags:terrorism, expression, culture

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The paper explores how international terrorism is related to and often dependent on modern communications technology and the connectivity in our social, economic and personal environment. The paper looks at cyber-terrorism and shows how the spread of terrorism is an almost unavoidable result of the proliferation of electronic media and technology.

Outline:
Introduction
Extremist Groups and Technology
Divergent Groups and Communication
Varieties of Cyber-Terrorism
Conclusion

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"The growth of terrorism in our contemporary world is a fact that is without doubt one of the greatest threats to peace and civilization today. The question that may be asked is why has terrorism become such a global and international threat to the world? Terrorism as a style of protest and even warfare, characterized by the aim of instilling fear and terror in certain countries or people is not something new in history. Terrorism in some form or another is evident, even from a brief glance at human history. However, in our age, terrorism is international and is often coordinated between different countries and regions of the world."

Tags:cyber-terrorism, hackers, Internet, extremist, groups

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In this in-depth examination of the subject, the author of this paper offers a clear definition of global terrorism. He studies the change in America's views on the subject and lists basic concerns of the effect global terrorism might have on the world and on the United States. The paper analyzes the direct and indirect dimensions of risks to U.S. interests and the patterns of global terrorism. It touches on September 11th, effects on the business sector and future plans to fight global terrorism. Finally, it examines the topic of bioterrorism and the UN response.

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"The U.N. cited America as the most generous nation in the world in responding to emergencies and crises everywhere else. Perhaps that is why the world grieved and suffered along with Americans when terrorism hit U.S. soil. Nearly half the world joined the U.S. in its international war against terrorism. However, it is important to understand the thin line between global terrorism and global organized crime.

According to the U.N., in many important respects, terrorism is a problem to be tackled by law-enforcement agencies, in cooperation with military forces; its magnitude can be brought down to "tolerable" levels, but it can never be totally "defeated", just as we cannot have an absolutely crime-free society; and it is part of the growing trend toward the lowered salience of the State in the new security agenda that emphasizes human as well as national security. "

Tags:Political, kidnapping, The, Oklahoma, World, Trade, Center, Defense, Department's, Operations, and, Maintenance, Middle, East, Patterns, Global, Terrorism, 911, George, Bush, US, Airlines, Executive, Order, 13224, FBI, anthrax

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In this article, the writer looks at extremism in the US and how it has developed as a result of religious and radical beliefs. Specifically, the writer begins with a discussion of right-wing history and then follows by studying modern extremism. Hate propaganda from William Pierce is viewed and the various criminal acts provided in the literature are discussed. The paper also views eco-terrorism, animal rights groups and finally Black Hebrew Israelites. The writer concludes that extremist groups follow religious conspiracy theories that brainwash their followers into taking arms and resisting federal norms.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
A Brief History of Right-Wing Extremism in the United States
Modern Right-Wing Resurgence
William Pierse's Blueprint for Revolution
Criminal Behavior Among Right-Wing Extremists
Eco-Terrorism and Animal Rights
Black Hebrew Israelites
Summary

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" Religion and conspiracy theories influence right-wing extremist groups. Followers feel they are losing economic status because sinister forces are conspiring to swindle them out of the American dream. They are patriotic and have a passion for firearms. An example is the Idaho-based Aryan Nations, which is similar to the Ku Klux Klan. A few incidents within the United States brought extremism to the forefront. The Brady Bill brought proposed gun control legislation, which the extremists used to gain public support. Another issue was the killing of a white supremacist leader's son and pregnant wife by FBI snipers. Third, the events of Waco Texas where families were burned or shot to death under David Koresh's Branch Davidian complex when seized by the ATF."

Tags:firearms, extremist, violent, race

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This paper analyzes the main characters and the plot structure of Michael Crichton's novel "State of Fear". The paper relates that the main character Peter Evans is a lawyer that becomes involved in defending an organization that is sponsoring eco-terrorist operation through the leadership of George Morton. The paper discusses how Crichton uses a wide variety of scientific evidence within his narrative that defines his own anti-environmentalist views on global warming.

Tags:fear, state, terrorism