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The Historical Roots of Modern Terrorism, 2007. An examination of historical manifestation of terrorism in society. 1,772 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains where terrorism has come from and examines the ideological foundations upon which it rests. The writer discusses how, historically, terrorism has always had political roots, where as modern terrorism has emerged as something that is somewhat divorced from this political context. The writer points out that understanding terrorism will provide modern scholars with the resources needed to understand the motivations and future actions of terrorist organizations.
From the Paper "The threat of terrorism has been bandied about in the West since the 2001 attacks on the United States as the preeminent security issue for modern nations. While this may be something of a hyperbole, it is nonetheless true that terrorism does represent a threat to the Western world in at least some instances. But to understand the modern form that terrorism has taken and the real or imagined threat it poses, it is important to have a sense of the historical roots of terrorism."
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The Roots of Terrorism in the Third World, 2001. The paper is a personal essay in which the author expresses ideas about the various reasons why anyone in the Third World would want to join a terrorist group. 1,370 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 45.95 »
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Abstract This paper explores the ideas of the author about the roots of terrorism in the Third World and discusses possible solutions. This paper explains that there is no such thing as democracy and freedom in these countries where terrorism comes to life and that the people live in poverty. The author concludes that, without any change of the societies that suppress their people and does not grant them basic human rights, the epidemic of terrorism will continue and may possibly get worse.
From the Paper "Economics in the Third World fuels terrorism like no other element that contributes to the growth of terrorism. In many Third World countries, jobs are hard to come by as many more citizens are leaving the countryside to the urban cities for a chance of a better life. Many of these migrants though are disappointed when they get to the cities and find out that there are not enough jobs to go around. As a result, many of these migrants fall into poverty struggling to survive and only getting the basic living necessities by hand to mouth. Because of the obstacles of surviving in the cities along with struggling to find any job that may pay, many of these migrants feel hopeless and feel that they have no purpose in life. For terrorist groups though, these hopeless souls are a potential pool of possible terrorists. Many terrorist networks are active in many Third World cities along with refugee camps by actively recruiting new members for their terrorist networks. Many recruiters promise the potential terrorists food, permanent shelter, and a job if they train with the terrorist groups. Many of the new recruits feel for the first time in their lives needed and feel that they have a purpose in life with the terrorist groups. These new recruits give all of their effort to the terrorist groups feeling that they are contributing something positive against the government or economic system that placed them in poverty."
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Root Causes of Terrorism, 2007. This paper identifies and discusses the root causes of terrorism. 1,930 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 61.95 »
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Abstract In this article, the writer notes that since the events of September 11, 2001 the reality and threat of international terrorism has increased. This threat has also extended to the danger of domestic terrorism, with the subsequent increase of security concerns within the United States and around the globe. The writer points out that the study of terrorism and the cause or causes of terrorist actions have therefore assumed a high profile in many disciplines, including the important area of international relations. The writer discusses that among the cardinal reasons for terrorist activities are perceptions of inequality and discrimination on economic as well as political and ethnic levels. The writer maintains that this is by no means the only cause of terrorism but many of the other causes can be derived or related to this basic concern.
From the Paper "While the focus has generally been on ways and methods of preventing and fighting terrorism, there has been an increasing focus on the necessity to determine the underlying causative facets that motivate and precipitate terrorist actions. There is a growing realization that only through a clear understanding of these primary and fundamental causes can the specter of terrorism be practically reduced."
"However, the question of the causative factors of terrorism cannot be easily answered in any simplistic or definitive way. There are many complex variables and aspects that have to be considered in order to come to a fundamental assessment of the causes of these extreme actions. The facets that underlie and act as fundamental " triggers" of terrorist actions are often interrelated, so that there are in most cases a number of factors that combine to create the environment and the sense of justification for terrorist actions. The following is only a partial list of various possible causes of terrorism."
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Terrorism in a Globalized World, 2005. This paper discusses that globalization has enabled the global expansion of terrorism. 2,995 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 88.95 »
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Abstract This paper explains that the unprecedented impact of 9/11 on the consciousness of America and the international community is a new kind of globalized fear surrounding security, which is the product of shared cultural, political and technological factors characterizing the globalized world against another distinct culture, which aims to destroy rather than build or maintain life. The author points out the interrelationship of countries by relating that Arafat's Palestinian Authority documents unmistakably showed that the PA received money from Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq, which then was given to terrorist commanders for acts of terrorism against Israelis. The paper relates that the FBI categorizes international terrorism in the U.S. into three categories: (1) Activities of foreign sponsors, such as Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Cuba and North Korea, which used terrorism as an operational tool of foreign policy in the past; (2) formalized terrorist groups, such as the Lebanese Hezbollah, Al-Gama'a Al-Islamiyya of Egypt and the HAMAS of Palestine and (3) loosely affiliated international radical extremists who do not represent a particular country, such as those behind the bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993 in New York City.
From the Paper "Developments in the international scene have enabled mass-casualty terrorism. Perceived and gross inequalities in economic resources and standards of living among nations in the world have motivated international terrorism and determined the level of ferocity and viciousness of attacks. Poverty was often blamed as the main cause of domestic terrorism, although there appears no "comprehensive correlation between" poverty and terrorism. But it is different in the international scenario. Free-market globalization gave the Islamic world access to Western values and institutions and this offers explanation for the growth of international terrorism, which is the weaker party's occasion to hit back."
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Terrorism and How it has Changed our World, 2005. A look at the history of terrorism, weapons evolution and the constitutional ramifications of the Patriot Act. 4,700 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 121.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines how terrorism is a problem that has plagued the world for thousands of years. It looks at how, having come full circle from its earliest beginnings of the Jewish Zealots to today's Islamic fundamentalists, religion continues to play an important role in driving terrorism. It also shows how even though the availability of weapons has evolved over time, terrorism continues to have the same driving goal, to bring attention to a particular cause.
From the Paper "Another, more famous, early group were the Assassins. They were an 11th Century offshoot of a Shia Muslim sect known as the Ismailis. Like the last groups we discussed, the Assassins preferred stabbing their victims in broad daylight. Generally speaking, their victims were politicians or clerics who refused to adopt the purified version of Islam the Assassins were spreading. Often these acts were carried out at religious sites and on holy days, to publicize their message. Like many religious inspired terrorist today, they viewed their deaths during such operations as sacrificial that guaranteed them paradise in the afterlife."
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Finding the Root Cause of Terrorism, 2006. This paper attempts to ascertain which factor is more likely than any other to produce terrorists. 2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines the available literature to determine what root cause, if any, is the one legislators and the international community should tackle above all others in their efforts to end terrorism. Suffice it to say, as with domestic crime, finding out how to remedy certain problems before they become bigger problems lies at the heart of successful crime prevention. Moreover with global resources entrusted with fighting international terror stretched to the breaking point as it is, any effort to undercut the precipitating factors giving rise to this global scourge will be well looked upon.
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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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Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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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World Trade Center and Combating Terrorism, 2002. A discussion about the terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center and failures of the U.S. Government to combat terrorism. 1,487 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses how the attacks on September 11th took the American population by surprise and how they thought they were immune from domestic terror. It demonstrates many of the primary causes of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the resulting effects of such a broad-spectrum attack on the American people. It shows that the perceived false sense of safety and security exhibited by the American people resulted in a complacent attitude within the American government, which affected the effectiveness of the law enforcement agency to prevent the 9/11 attacks. It examines how law enforcement officials overlooked warning signs that may have prevented the attack on the World Trade Center.
From the Paper "What were the causes of the 9/11 tragedies? The effects of the attacks are obvious; the American people find themselves? plunged into a war against a foe unseen. The U.S. government finds itself engaged in conflict unknown. No forewarning existed from our enemy, no warning from our multi-billion dollar defense systems, no prior intent of aggression. How are the American people to know of future impending attacks? What will prevent further terrorist activity and violence from our unforeseen enemy? One can only draw the conclusion that government complacency resulted in overlooking and dismissal of critical intelligence reports and information that might have prevented the World Trade Center attacks, and information that may prevent future attacks."
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U.S. Foreign Policy?s Influence on Terrorism, 2002. The paper discusses the influence that United States foreign policy has had on creating terrorism throughout the world. 4,405 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 115.95 »
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Abstract This paper argues that U.S. foreign policy within the last thirty years has had a significant influence in the rise of terrorism throughout the world. The writer cites U.S. involvement in domestic politics in many countries, military interventions, and pursing national interests in other countries regardless of the consequences of pursing those interests, as influential in enabling terrorist organizations. The paper claims that in order to stop the wave of terrorism throughout the world, the United States must stay clear from interfering with domestic political problems in many regions around the world and must stay away from pursuing military operations that are not in the national interests of United States.
Table of Contents:
U.S. Foreign Policy?s Influence with Terrorism
Defense against Terrorism
The Roots of Terrorism
State Support of Terrorism
War on Terrorism
Solutions to Terrorism
From the Paper "As Ahid Aslam concentrated on the foreign policy priorities of the Bush Administration in his article, Robert Cutter from the institute for foreign policy in focus wrote an article titled ?The Anti-Terrorist Coalition: A New World Order Redux.? This article focuses on the possibility that the anti-terrorist coalition may incite terrorist groups to ruse up and take action against the coalition in order to break it up. The author concentrates on the possible negative effects of placing together an anti-terrorist coalition and having being lead by the United States. The author determines that as long as the United States continues to lead the anti-terrorist coalition, the coalition will only be serving U.S. interests on terrorism and not international interests. The author suggests that it should be the United Nations that should be leading the coalition and not the United States."
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Globalization of Terrorism, 2002. An analysis of the potential impact of the rise of terrorism around the world. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95 »
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Abstract This undergraduate paper discusses the rapid growth of terrorism around the world and its influence on our lives and future. The mushrooming of so many terrorist elements in the world is a major cause of concern for everyone and something concrete needs to be done to restrict these anti-humanity attacks and activities.
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Terrorism in the Middle East, 2007. The paper identifies the roots and manifestations of terrorism and focuses on the current situation in the Middle east. 3,912 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 106.95 »
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Abstract The paper discusses who promotes and supports terrorism. The paper explains that members of a terrorist organization do not view themselves as promoters of hate and fear, but they call themselves fighters for noble, holy causes. The paper examines the dispute over resources within the Middle East, known as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The paper shows how in reality, terrorism has so little to do with protecting the rights of the oppressed and with true justice being served, but has so much to do with maintaining dictatorial regimes and protecting their dirty business and petty interests.
From the Paper "Terrorism refers to acts of generalized violence and harmful behaviors, for political, religious or ideological reasons, committed against civilians (Wikipedia, 2007) and individuals with no interest or any implication in the conflicts (non-combatants, uninterested party). Also, terrorism means managing terror for a specific purpose, inducing fear, causing neutral (relative to the supposed conflict) individuals to live their lives under constant threat. Every terrorist attack is a very good, thought-out plan to maximize the destruction and human loss, to increase terror in every way possible. Terrorism works at a psychological level, inducing constant concern, anxiety and a feeling of insecurity. Civilians are non-combatants (Wikipedia, 2007) in the conflict between activists and governments."
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Terrorism, 2002. The way terrorism effects the world. 2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 89.95 »
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Abstract This ten page paper looks at the tenets of terrorism and how it affects the lives of those around the world and also how the economic world is affected by such horrific instances as the World Trade Center and the bombings within the United Kingdom during the late Twentieth century by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
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The Face of Terror in a Post 9-11 World, 2006. A discussion regarding the state of terror after September 11 and the policies of President GW Bush. 2,116 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95 »
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Abstract This paper reviews and discusses how, since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the entire world has had to reconsider its view of terrorism, the approach to dealing with terrorism, and enhanced anti-terrorism techniques.
Outline:
Introduction
A Balanced Approach to Policy on Terrorism?
The Effect on the United States of Current Terrorism Trends
Primary Issues in a Broad Front to Prevent and Counter Terrorism.
Summary
From the Paper "The proliferation of terrorism in poor countries, and its effects on the U.S., is valid. For example, many of the Middle Eastern nations are extremely poor, and the motivation of the people is often religious as opposed to financial (sacred versus secular, if you will). In a twisted interpretation of ancient religions such as Islam, there are those who feel that they are not only doing the will of God by conducting acts of terror on "infidels" such as the citizens of the U.S.,but also that they will be providing for their families because of the huge financial rewards thatwealthy terrorist leaders, such as Osama Bin Laden, promise to the benefactors of a terrorist if or she gives their life to kill Americans, such as in the 9/11 attacks."
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"Terror" in the Mind of God: A Study of Terrorism, 2005. This paper studies the dangerous influence that religion has on some believers-- an influence that ignites terrorism. 2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95 »
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Abstract Using Mark Juergensmeyer's book "Terror in the Mind of God" as a reference, this paper examines how religion sometimes influences its believers in such an extreme way that they turn to terrorism in the name of God. The paper examines the origins of terrorism, cultures of violence and the future of terrorism.
From the Paper "Juergensmeyer's ideas discussed in the book go against what most criminological theories of crime causation tell us. Rational Choice theory, which is the theory used almost exclusively in today's criminal justice field, believes that criminals choose to commit crime by weighing the potential benefits versus the potential risks. (Siegal, 107). This assumption that offenders make a rational informed decision affects crime prevention strategies (Siegal, 129). The religious terrorist, however, is in a cosmic frame of mind where moral religious values override any sense of legal right or wrong."
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