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International Law vs. Terrorism, 2005.
A look at how international law has become faced with the new challenge of terrorism.
3,125 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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How do terrorist threats challenge the current international legal framework? Should the current framework of international humanitarian law be altered? This paper reviews existing international law, challenges to those laws, how countries have responded to terrorism vis-a-vis the implementation of new laws, the justifications used by countries to side-step existing laws, and more.
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"In the event that national courts prefer not to assume the role of investigating and prosecuting criminals connected with terrorist acts, other jurisdictions may become involved. One, the Security Council of the UN, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, "has broad powers to take measures for international peace and security." Also, there is the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a court associated with the United Nations, and the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to its charter statement - the "Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court" - this court was set up on July 17, 1998, by a coalition of 120 states participating in the "United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Establishment of an International Criminal Court.""
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International Court of Law, 2002.
An analysis of global terrorism and international cooperation in the war against terrorism.
4,366 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper discusses the events of September 11th, provides a detailed description of what happened and sets out the reactions of government leaders around the world who were quick to recognize the need for a coordinated response to the attacks. The paper examines the need for the use of effective international law to combat this global problem.
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"On September 11, 2001, four teams of hijackers commandeered four separate planes. Following carefully laid plans made months and even years before, they removed the pilots from the cockpits, and took over flying the planes themselves. The first plane, American Airlines flight #11, crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City at 8:40 AM Eastern time; the second plan, United flight #175, crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center at 9:05 AM; the third plane, American Airlines #73, crashed into the Pentagon outside of Washington, D.C. at 9:43 AM; but the fourth one crashed in rural Pennsylvania after the passengers, realizing that the United States was under attack, attempted to gain control of the plane. At 10:00 AM, that plane crashed. No one knows exactly what happened on the fourth plane, but it is known that the civilians on that plane thwarted a fourth attack, probably on a target in Washington, D.C."
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Criminal Law and Terrorism, 2006.
This paper discusses whether the UK's legal response to terrorism is necessary or unduly excessive.
3,507 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This essay discusses the various legislative responses in the UK to the threat posed to society by modern terrorism. Beginning with the origins of anti-terrorism law in the United Kingdom in response to the troubles in Northern Ireland, the paper subsequently offers a discussion on the Terrorism Act 2000 and the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act (including the judicial response to the powers conferred under this Act in 'A v Secretary of State for the Home Department'). The writer concludes by attempting to reconcile the two core issues in this matter -namely security of the state versus civil liberties.
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The Origins of UK Anti-Terrorism Law
The Terrorism Act 2000
The Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
Conclusion
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"In December 1995, Lord Lloyd of Berwick undertook an inquiry into the adequacy of the UK's counter-terrorism legislation to deal with future terrorist threats . Two important concepts arose from the report which are of significance to the discussion at hand: firstly, that it was the expectation of the Government that whilst the peace process would lead to the receding of the terrorist threat in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles, the threat of international terrorism would increase and need to be dealt with; and secondly, that consideration had to be given to the UK's obligations under various treaties in international law, predominantly the European Convention on Human Rights, when creating any new anti-terrorism legislation ; thus acknowledging that a balance would have to be drawn between security and liberties and that the Government did not hold a carte blanche to introduce any anti-terror measure that it wished."
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Law in the Context of Terrorism, 2003.
An analysis of the effects of recent terrorist activites on the validity and democracy of the rule of law in Australian society.
2,208 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This research paper outlines some key effects of terrorism on the application of the rule of law. By outlining key historical events in conjuction with the practical analysis of the law and its connotations, one is able to see how terrorism may effect the validity of the law in a social, economic and political context.
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"Terrorism is the largest threat to democracy the world has seen. The recent September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon are often perceived as the beginning of a ?never ending? war against terror. However, the perceptions of the qualities of a terrorist differ from person to person, which presents a conflict as to who really is a threat, and who is not. For example, the United States Department of Defence believes that a terrorist is a person or group who carries out an attack for a political, religious or ideological purpose whereas, in a time of war, a terrorist would be someone with only a ?remote chance of achieving their aims?."
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Law Enforcement vs. International Terrorism, 2005.
This in-depth paper analyzes the changing role of law enforcement administrators and agencies around the world in the face increasing global terrorism.
5,449 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 133.95
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This well-researched paper opens with a comprehensive and historic look into both the American and British law enforcement agencies. The writer of this paper traces the origins of the British Sheriff's office back to the Norman Conquest which took place in 1066. This paper delves into the significant increase of international terrorism while focusing on the effectiveness of various law enforcement agencies in America and around the world in combating this growing problem. This paper discusses the views and opinions of several historians regarding the increase and decrease of crime and terror from the medieval times and up to the present. The writer of this paper examines specific historic events and their resulting impact on global terrorism including the fall of the Soviet Union, the Cold War and the 9/11 terror attacks. This paper analyzes the manner in which the Bush Administration moved to establish additional intelligence and enforcement cooperation among the existing agencies in order to more effectively face terrorist threats such as al-Qaida. This paper contains detailed and in-depth historical facts and dates relevant to this particular topic. This paper also examines the manner in which recent advancements and progress in technology are assisting law enforcement agencies around the world to thwart off potential threats of terror.
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"Various historians have offered various different reasons for the unexpected decrease in the crime rate during the comparatively modern times, and there were some who assumed that perhaps it was industrialization and urbanization and modernization that contributed to this phenomenon. There were some other scholars and researchers who theorized that in actuality crime had not diminished, but had in fact shifted form bodily assaults that were popular in those times, to crimes that were more or less closely related to property, which also indicated that the nature of crime had shifted from an innate scarcity and paucity, to a greater prosperity as well as a free availability of material goods and possessions during modern times. There is also another form of opinion, which states that the decrease in crime seemed to have happened irrespective of industrialization and urbanization."
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International Terrorism, 2007.
This paper examines what international terrorism is and its manifestations throughout the years.
3,024 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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The paper offers a definition of terrorism and explains that international terrorism is intended to be on a broader scale, with largely recognized targets so as to capture the attention of the world community. The paper brings September 11, 2001 as a vivid example. The paper discusses how international terrorism has grown with modern communication and technology. The paper looks at terrorism in the late 1960s, in South America, in Vietnam and in the 1970s. The paper concludes by explaining how international terrorism is distinguished by three distinctive characteristics.
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Introduction
The Late 1960s
South America
Vietnam
The Cold War Era of the United States and Russia
The 1970s
Conclusion
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"Acts of international terrorism can be traced as far back as 1931, with the first documented hijacking of an airline passenger jet in Peru. However, depending upon how you define "international terrorism," international terrorism might be traced even further back, during the Christian crusades in the Holy Land. There was, too, the French Revolution, which was preceded by acts of violence committed by covert agents of change. The American Revolution was effectuated in large part by covert agents acting against British law and authority and perpetrating acts of violence against the British soldiers."
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International Terrorism: An Analysis, 2006.
A definition and brief history of international terrorism.
2,389 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper quotes several expert sources on the topic of terrorism and uses these sources to provide a definition of terrorism, a look at its origins and objectives and a look at its advantages. The paper also explains terrorism's links with communist totalitarianism and Islamic radicalism and describes terrorism's effects on the security of Europe. Furthermore, the paper takes a look at the future problems associated with terrorism and possible methods for dealing with terrorism.
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"Terrorism also addresses goals, whether these goals are motivated by political, religious or ideological objectives. The essence of terrorism is the intent to induce fear in someone other than its victims to make a government or other audience change its political behavior."
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International Terrorism and the United Nations, 2002.
The role of the UN in combating international terrorism.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 84.95
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This paper discusses the United Nations has played a leading role in the 1990s to deal with the reality of international terror. This paper addresses various situations in which the United Nations acted upon terrorism attacks. Another point addressed in this paper is the extra resources that the United Nations bring to the table that deters terrorism to a point.
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International Terrorism, 2006.
This paper looks at how, in order to fight terrorism and prevent acts of terrorism, we must create a comprehensive definition of terrorism.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper addresses the problem in creating a comprehensive definition of terrorism, noting that defining terrorism more clearly is a beginning point for further discussion. How the term is defined can determine what solutions are offered. International terrorism creates particular problems because what is seen as terrorism in one context or by one particular observer may not be seen that way by another.
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"Terrorism is a label for various forms of political violence directed at a civilian population by a non-military group trying to spread terror in order to force some political end. Americans more and more use the term as short-hand for attacks by Muslim groups, but terrorism around the world may have nothing to do with a specific religious group or political structure at all. The target of terrorism has often been the West, but terrorism can be directed at any regime that some group wants to influence. The approach taken is to frighten the populace in order to force the government to capitulate to some demand, even to the extent of demanding a complete change not merely of leadership but of the very form of government and of political ideology."
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International Terrorism, 2007.
A discussion of the reasons behind terrorism.
2,033 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper attempts to take an even-handed approach to understanding international terrorism. The author presents three examples of terrorism and shows why an organization would resort to terrorist activities. The types of terrorism discussed by the paper include ideological terrorism, terrorism for the liberation of an oppressed minority and state sponsored terrorism. The author concludes that international terrorism is motivated by an organization's inability to use traditional, accepted, and legitimate channels of activity to accomplish the political, ideological, or religious goals of the group.
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"An example of ideological terrorism, the Baader-Meinhof group in Germany became a leading left wing group in West Germany. As West Germany was dominated by United States notions of democracy, the left wing Red Army Faction was thus going against the grain of society. Described by government forces as a terrorist group, it saw itself a military group who was forced to rely on urban guerilla tactics to achieve their aim. The roots of the organization were those who were originally students, but the opposition grew as Communism was outlawed and many ex-Nazi right-wingers came to assume political office. This growing threat of right wing influences in the government motivated the youth as did a series of inciting events including a death of a student, shot by a member of the military. The rising tension led to a strong left opposition and a right counter-response which led to the formation of the Red Army Faction. After training with the PLO, the Red Army Faction returned to stop the urban imperialistic course of Germany instigating a series of bank robberies and arson attacks. The actions of the Red Army faction culminated in the German Autumn in 1977 in which there were substantial amounts of deaths, an important hi-jacking with Arab ties, and the ultimately resulted in the death of many of the key members of the Baader-Meinhof Group. This time was a time of fear among Germans after World War II. The objectives were never clear, but the group was in opposition to the right wing tendencies of West German and was in support of a more leftist government. Thus it was an ideological war being fought that resulted in failure as there was fear, but not substantial gains made by the Red Army Faction. "
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International Terrorism, 2007.
This paper looks at the concept and acts of terrorism and at terrorist organizations.
2,188 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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In this article the writer discusses terrorism and terrorist groups. Firstly the writer discusses the definition of terrorism. Next, the rationale that many groups use to explain their actions is examined in the context of how the various groups are perceived. Terrorist groups are seen as flat organizational structures that depend on knowledge silos and highly autonomous cells to function effectively. Moreover, terrorism is seen as at least a partial clash of civilizations and cultures with some historical implications. The writer concludes that terrorism is growing in appeal for various groups as a way to further their objectives.
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Terrorism--what is it?
Rationalization
Structure & Organization
Cultural Implications
Historical & Contemporary Factors
Conclusion
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"The concern is that while the US does not want terrorism and terrorist to be defined as militaries in the formal sense, it does want the latitude to treat terrorist individuals within such a context."
"The most accurate definition of terrorism seems to be the first definition introduced. However, even that working definition may be somewhat constrained because it includes the qualifying statement that terrorism is politically motivated. This may indeed be prevalent but it is not necessarily a requirement for terrorism to take place because many groups may have not political agenda but a religious agenda, cultural agenda, or some other contextual agenda sans any political intent."
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Diplomacy and International Terrorism, 2008.
An analysis of the purpose of the official face-to-face talks held recently by representatives of the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses diplomacy and international relations with particular regard to official face-to-face talks held recently by representatives of the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The paper discusses the contradictory nature of the foreign policies agendas of the two nations and concludes that the recent face-to-face talks were little more than a superficial public relations stunt and will have little if any impact on combating international terrorism.
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"In conclusion, the first official face to face talks in thirty years between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran generated a lot of media attention and speculation, but they are unlikely to produce any meaningful progress in dealing with international terrorism because of the diametrically opposed worldviews of these two nations. Iran and the United States have incompatible foreign policy agendas--the Bush Administration is implacably opposed to any expansion of Iranian influence in the Middle East and the Teheran government is implacably opposed to the expansion of American influence in the region. Consequently, the recent face to face talks were little more than a superficial public relations stunt and will have little if any impact on combating international terrorism."
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International Terrorism as Progress, 2003.
An exploration of the reasons behind terrorist attacks and the logic of modern terrorists.
1,867 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper goes back into the history of the Middle East in order to look at terrorism from a different perspective. It strives to help the reader understand the reasoning and logic behind recent terrorist attacks. It explains that, although the title is somewhat controversial in declaring terrorism as progress, it attempts to show that the goal of terrorists is to make the Western world aware of their struggles; if this effort succeeds, then they have accomplished their goal.
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"By the 8th Century, most of the Muslim tribes were united under one Arab empire, and the nation looked toward Europe for additional expansion. This is the second important time in our history where the cultures of Europe and the Middle East collided. The first time was when Persia attacked Greece. The implications of one succeeding in attacking and taking over the other are great. If the Muslims had been able to spread Islam throughout Europe, the political map would look much different than it does today. One great difference between the governments of Europe and the Arab world is that the governments of Europe have a separation of church and state while the Arab nations have a strong bond between their government and their religion. If one looks at the Five Pillars of Islam, one can see that it is not just a religion, but a way of life, and because it is that, it encompasses the Islamic government as well."
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The New Anti-Terrorism Laws, 2002.
Examines the anti-terrorist laws put into effect since 9/11 and the infringement upon civil liberties.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the impact on American civil liberties of new anti-terrorism laws put into effect by the Bush Administration. The paper focuses on the "Patriot Act" and the "Homeland Security Act". The paper argues that these laws seriously undermine the very freedoms that the U.S. Constitution was designed to protect. Arguments made by the ACLU that support this position are also cited.
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"The Bush administration has characterized the U.S.. Patriot Act as ?perhaps its most essential tool in fighting terrorists.? (Lichtblau, 2003). However, they have also used the provisions of this law in criminal investigations that have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with terrorist security, including ?investigat[ing] suspected drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, blackmailers, child pornographers, money launderers, spies and even corrupt foreign leaders.? (Lichtblau, 2003) The Justice Department has defended these actions as simply making use of all the tools Congress has authorized them to use, and that they make no distinction between suspected terrorist activity and other suspected criminal activity."
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Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, 2004.
A study of the development of international terrorism and counter terrorism, both in general and specifically, since the events of September 11th, 2001.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper focuses on the way counter terrorism and terrorism have changed since 9/11 and the growing role of the U.S. It also looks at the development of 'modern' terrorism and the possible consequences of the continuing War on Terror. It debates whetherr or not September 11th, 2001 can be seen as a day that changed the face of terrorism. It also discusses how since the invasion of Afghanistan, terrorist attacks have become more numerous and high profile although their basic purpose remains the same, to gain attention. It puts forward the view that what has changed about terrorism since 9/11 is the amount of media attention it now controls.
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"As well as presenting a recent point of reference for terrorist activity, the conflicts in Palestine and Northern Ireland also show two different ways of dealing with the problem, certain aspects of which have been adopted by the United States. In the case of Britain and Northern Ireland, the conflict is one of territory and security for those who want British rule. In Palestine and Israel however, the situation is based purely on territory. This difference in the foundation for the terrorist action seems to have dictated the way in which terrorism has been dealt with. Because of the presence of British citizens in Northern Ireland, and the small section of society that is involved in the unrest , it has been British policy in recent years to try and settle the situation through political sanctions and increased security measures to prevent terrorism."
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