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Terrorist Assassinations, 2002.
An exploration of the advantages of assassinating terrorists rather than the use of military force in seeking justice.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper is an examination of the topic of terrorist assassinations and the advantages of assassinating terrorists rather than using military force to seek them out and bring them to justice. The writer presents the need to use assassinations as a measure for counter terrorism only and not as a preventative method. It gives a history of the use of terrorist assassinations, offering an exploration of state sanctioned assassinations. The paper analyzes support in the US for this policy and concludes that there is a place in US policy for counter terrorist assassinations in light of the new era of terrorism.
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"The world watched in hopeless horror when the WTC came down on 9-11-2001. When it was over thousands of innocent civilians were dead, billions of dollars in property damage was done, the Pentagon had been hit, and the nation?s confidence had been shaken to the core. The terrorist attack on America triggered a worldwide hunt for the perpetrators and other terrorists who may threaten the nation in the future."
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Assassinations, 2006.
A look at the assassinations of various American figures and targets, in an attempt to establish the cause.
2,860 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper looks at the assassination of prominent American figures, as well as terrorist attacks of Middle Eastern origin, such as 9/11. This paper also takes a look at the word 'assassin', its origin and its meaning.
Contents:
Assassinations
A problem of Middle Eastern Origin
Could George Do What He Did?
Assassination Prior to 1975
Non-state Threats to National Security: Assassinating Thugs?
Assassination as "Alternative Justice
Conclusion
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"That was almost a decade ago, and terror suicide bombing had not stopped or even slacked off until the recent accords. So it must be asked whether assassination is ever truly fruitful in terms of diminishing attacks and enhancing national security. Silverstein offers another more extensive 'assassination' scenario to attempt to prove that it is.
During the Vietnam era, the United States CIA and South Vietnamese agencies ran a program to uncover and neutralize members of the Viet Cong who were "secretly directing subversion and terror campaigns in South Vietnam--communists who aimed to undercut the stability of South Vietnam's evolving proto-democracy" (Silverstein, 2001, p. 36+). It was regarded as a success, with about 33,000 Viet Cong incarcerated, 22,000 'turned' to another way of thinking, and 26,000 killed. Despite the fact that it offered options other than assassination, the program "turned out to be highly effective in eliminating terror and subversion in South Vietnam...[and] "The ranks of Viet Cong terrorists were thinned so drastically that the war became less of a counter-guerilla battle and more a struggle against invading regular North Vietnamese troops" (Silverstein, 2001, p. 36+)."
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Political Assassinations, 2006.
This paper examines political assassinations that have taken place within the past two centuries.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper states that the act of murder in any form is a tragic and often gruesome event. However, when it is a political leader whose life is taken, the incident acquires particular resonance. The paper explores some significant political assassinations which have occurred within the past 200 years. Specifically, time is devoted to a discussion of the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and much more recently, the assassination of former Israeli leader Yitzhak Rabin in late 1995. In each instance, this paper examines why these killings took place, as well as the repercussions of these seemingly senseless murders.
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Terrorists or Freedom Fighters - A Decision of Perception. Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?, 2002.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 35.95
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This is a question of perspective and of side. Depending upon the side you find yourself upon, your ideology, and your religion, determining who is fighting for the greater good and who is simply a terrorist is an impossibility of perception. Culturally, there is a great deal of support for freedom fighters. They are associated with the development of anti-oppression movements that we most closely associate with the American Revolution. To the British, the Boston Massacre was the suppression of terrorists, to the Americans, it was the massacre of innocents seeking nothing more than personal and communal freedom. This is how the world perceives Afghanis, members of Al Qaeda, and the combatants in Chechnya - as either terrorists or freedom fighters. It is the purpose of this paper to examine differences in perspectives on terrorism and how each group is perceived.
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House Select Committee in Assassinations, 1994.
An examination of the 1977-78 investigation into murder of President Kennedy. Incudes background, objectives, conspiracy findings, bias and evidence.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 95.95
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"The House Select Committee on Assassinations was created on February 2, 1977, with the mandate to conduct a "full and complete investigation and study of the circumstances surrounding the assassination and death of President John F. Kennedy and the assassination and death of Martin Luther King, Jr.. The House Resolution 1540, by the 94th Congress, second session, authorized the 12-member select committee..
Despite the passage of many years since final conclusions were reached regarding the death of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., the American people did not believe that the truth concerning these assassinations had been disclosed, and they continued to question the adequacy and integrity of the original investigations. The Select Committee on Assassinations, in its report to the 94th Congress stated that the passage of..."
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Terrorist Regime, 2003.
A look at the history of terrorism, the rules and principals that can be found in any terrorist organization and the international organization of terrorist groups.
2,534 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper examines how the term terrorist regime dates from the Reign of Terror (1793-94) in the French Revolution and how it has taken on additional meaning in the 20th century. It looks at how terrorism involves activities such as assassinations, bombings, random killings, and hijackings. Used for political, not military, purposes, and most typically by groups too weak to mount open assaults, it is a modern tool of the alienated, and its psychological impact on the public has increased because of extensive coverage by the media. The paper also provides a philosophical look at the rules and principals that can be found in any terrorist organization with a focus on specific groups.
Outline:
History
Rules and Principles
International Organization
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"The first treaty signed and ratified by states that had to do with terrorism was in 1963 at the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft. This treaty applies to "acts affecting in-flight safety; authorizes the aircraft commander to impose reasonable measures, including restraint, on any person he or she has reason to believe has committed or is about to commit such an act, when necessary to protect the safety of the aircraft; [and] requires contracting states to take custody of offenders and to return control of the aircraft to the lawful commander." Other conventions that combated terrorism in some way or another followed, which included: the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, signed at the Hague on 16 December 1970. "
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The Psychopathology of the Terrorist Mind, 2004.
An exploration of the mentality behind terrorists and acts of terrorism.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines different theories of how terrorists and the terrorist mind set are made. It discusses Dr. Jerrold M. Post?s theory that terrorist behavior is a product of psychotic forces and Dr. Eric Shaw?s argument that terrorists follow a ?personal pathway model? on the road to becoming terrorists. The case of John Walker-Lindh is also discussed by analyzing his odyssey from mixed-up teenager to American Taliban.
Outline
The Psychopathology of the Terrorist Mind
Dr. Eric Shaw?s "The Personal Pathway Model"
Quickly Contrasting and Comparing the Two Theories
John Walker-Lindh the "American Taliban"
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"Dr. Post notes that there is a striking consistency considering the diversity of causes that terrorists are attracted to. Whether it be the old Red Guard Faction in Germany during the 70?s, the communists terrorists in the Philippines or today?s incarnations of Islamic jihads in the Middle East they share the aforementioned worldview of an us versus them mindset. This worldview is without nuance, without shades of gray. For the terrorist ?they," the establishment, are the source of all evil and are thus the source of all of their problems. With this view then, people outside the cause, all potential targets, become less human, more easily dismissed as expendable in order to achieve their ends."
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The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, 2005.
This paper explores the mystery and implications of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
3,090 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper explains that, although the Warren Commission concluded that all shots were fired from the School Book Depository, the assassination of President Kennedy at Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, was more than likely the result of a triangulated gunfire. The author stresses that, today, the lone assassin theory has gone the way of "Alice in Wonderland" because polls have shown that a majority of Americans regard the theory as ludicrous; the House Assassinations Committee concluded that the assassination of President Kennedy was probably the result of a conspiracy. The paper reviews several possible assassins from such spheres as the CIA and FBI, the Mafia, the Ku Klux Klan, the military-industrial complex, the Cuban exiles, the corporate world and others.
Table of Contents
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Terminate With Extreme Prejudice: Lancer
The Lone Assassin Theory, Anyone?
Did the Murder of JFK Change the Course of History?
Motive, Means and Opportunity
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"In 1963, there were several contracts on President Kennedy's head. And some of those contracts took the form of direct threats. One such threat was reported in a telex to the FBI days before the assassination, warning of an attempt on the president's life by a militant group "somewhere in the South." Unfortunately, for some inexplicable reason, that warning was ignored. Other warnings were ignored in the days leading up to the assassination. Secret Service agent Abraham Bolden warned that a militant group might be planning to assassinate President Kennedy. CIA agent Gary Underwood warned that a militant group in the Far East was planning to kill the president. Dallas nightclub dancer Rose Cheramie, beaten and left on the road days before the assassination, warned, "they're going to kill Kennedy." "
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Terrorist Organizations and the Media, 2004.
An overview of the terrorist organizations Revolutionary Organization 17 November, Abu Nidal, Hezbollah, and Al-Qaida, and their use of the media to further their causes.
5,823 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 139.95
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This research paper about terrorist organizations and the media, discusses four separate terrorist organizations in relation to their causes and the way they make use of the services of the media. The four organizations are: Revolutionary Organization 17 November, Abu Nidal, Hezbollah, and Al-Qaida. It also examines how these terror groups are linked and how the world governments, in particular, the U.S. government, are actively fighting terrorists to achieve peace for the world.
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Terrorism-Then and Now
Greek Terrorist Organization: Revolutionary Organization 17 November
Armed Propaganda
International Terrorist Organization: Abu Nidal Organization
Lebanese Terrorist Organization: Hezbollah
Hate Speech on the Internet
Multinational Terrorist Organization: Al-Qaida
The Media, Government and Terror Organizations
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"Working in cooperation with November 17, the Abu Nidal Organization (ANO) a.k.a. Fatah Revolutionary Council, Arab Revolutionary Council, Arab Revolutionary Brigades, Black September, and Revolutionary Organization of Socialist Muslims, is an international terrorist organization founded by late Sabri al-Banna (a.k.a. Abu Nidal). Abu Nidal carried out terrorist attacks in twenty countries, killing or injuring approximately nine hundred persons (Abu Nidal, 2003). ANO is said to have committed ninety actions of violence, including a failed assassination attempt on Yaser Arafat (Abu Nidal, 2000). The targets of ANO include the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Israel, moderate Palestinians, the PLO, and various Arab countries. The group maintains its presence in Iraq currently. It has an operational presence in Lebanon too."
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The Psychological Aspect of Terrorism and Terrorists, 2002.
This paper discusses why people become terrorists and use terrorism.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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A discussion of what drives a person to become a terrorist. This paper examines why certain people become terrorists and why they perform the actions they do. It seeks to see if certain types of people are more susceptible to becoming terrorists and whether there is a fixed profile of a terrorist. The author concludes saying that different terrorist organizations act in different ways, and a generalization would not only be inaccurate but it could be detrimental to counter terrorism agencies. Further research into the study of terrorists and terrorism is called for.
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"Throughout time, different factions have relied on the use of terror to help impart their views and bring about a change in the status quo that suits their needs. Terrorists use different forms of terrorism that range from the kidnapping of dignitaries, to the mass murders of thousands of civilians. The terrorists who plan out these acts due so in a variety of ways, by having a few people go into an embassy and kidnap the dignitaries there, from hijacking an airplane and flying it on a suicide mission into a building. The psychological aspect of terrorism needs to be examined to see what psychological things they share in common, if any, and what motivates and drives them in these terrorist pursuits."
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Terrorist Group Profiles, 2006.
This paper presents a profile of The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party, a terrorist organization.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper discusses The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party, also known as Dev Sol. This is a Turkish terrorist organization which began as Devrimci Sol in 1978. This party opposes Turkey, the United States and NATO with a mission to create a socialist state and the abolition of one to three man prison cells called F type prisons. The group has been noted as having participated in the assassination of U.S. military contractors, U.S. military personnel, bombings of United States and NATO facilities overseas and the assassination of Turkish dignitaries. The group also organizes suicide bombings directed at Turkish and United States sources.
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Terrorist Threats Facing Israel, 2003.
A profile of Israel's counter-terrorist strategy.
7,596 words (approx. 30.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 166.95
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This paper considers the terrorist threats faced by Israel, mostly in the period since the Six Day War, and assesses Israeli counter-terrorist efforts. It covers Israel's evolving counter-terrorist strategy and considers its effectiveness given the changing terrorist landscape in the area. It concludes with recommendations for future Israeli counter-terrorist policies.
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"Throughout its short, 55-year history, the State of Israel has existed in a constant state of emergency stemming from the unwavering military and terrorist threats posed by opposition groups inside and outside the nation?s borders. Nearly a century of political violence ? propagated in the region by neighboring states, foreign terrorist organizations, and internal dissidents since even before Israel?s founding in 1948 ? has profoundly shaped the history, politics, and culture of Israel and, to a large extent, the world?s Jewish population. Israel was formed in the midst of a decades-old conflict in the Middle East, and despite several large strides towards a peaceful existence in the time since, she still finds herself enmeshed in a bloody battle for survival and tranquility with many of her familiar foes."
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?Ultimate Terrorists?, 2004.
A review of the book, ?The Ultimate Terrorists?, by Jessica Stern
1,023 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper examines the book, "The Ultimate Terrorists", by Jessica Stern, former National Security Council staffer, which explains with chilling lucidity why it is becoming more likely that terrorist threats will materialize into a major terrorist incident featuring a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). It looks at how, after September 11, 2001, the book has taken on a deeper meaning since it was written in 1999, when America held onto the idea that terrorist activity was something that took place on foreign shores. It discusses how Stern?s book details in advance many of the factors in play which created the 9/11 tragedy and how terrorists have shifted their perspective from activity that gains power for their political or religious party to choosing targets just for the purpose of making a statement.
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"The book's strongest chapter concerns the threat of loose Russian materials (the area that was Stern's specialty at the NSC). Stern's knowledge of security in Russia gives these sections a punch that many who report on this issue have lacked up until now. Stern was portrayed by Nichol Kidman in the movie Peacemakers which was built on this theme. The turning point of the movie is a discussion between a military Russian specialist, who knew the military character who would steal a dozen nuclear warheads and Kidman?s character who is a specialist on fringe terrorist groups. Kidman?s character, after getting a lecture on how predictable a military terrorist would be, says ?I?m not afraid of a man who wants 10 nuclear weapons; I am terrified of the man who wants only one."
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The United States: A Terrorist State, 2005.
This paper agrees with linguist Noam Chomsky's description of the United States government as a terrorist state.
3,255 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper explains that, according to linguist Noam Chomsky, the government of the United States is a terrorist state because it participates in activities that (1) involve violent acts or endanger human life, which is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State and (2) appear to be intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion or to affect the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping. The author uses examples such as World War I, Vietnam, Indonesia, the U.S. involvement in Central America and Turkey receiving 80 percent of its arms from the U.S. to launch its counterinsurgency campaign. The paper relates that Chomsky uses his linguistic skills to indict the United States government for its use of constructed ideals to create the appearance of correctness for the crimes committed against humanity.
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"Chomsky voices his surprise that the September 11 events had a rather abrasive effect on the American people. Indeed, there is a tendency towards more critical consideration of issues that were previously accepted without question. These include the U.S. role in the Middle East and local issues relating to human rights and freedoms. The press of course is attempting to suppress this upsurge of protest by denying it. Chomsky however cites a variety of examples of demands for talks, the engagement of audiences and the sale of books promoting the idea that the government is engaging in terrorist activities that should be addressed if indeed the American way of life is to be preserved."
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The JFK Assassination, 2005.
This paper analyzes the involvement of the CIA in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 14 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper examines the John F. Kennedy assassination. The paper explains that the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 has been shrouded in controversy for the past forty years. The paper discusses, however, that many researchers have concluded that the Central Intelligence Agency, or rogue elements within the CIA, were responsible for the murder of this popular American president. The paper explains that conspiracy theorists have been unable to provide conclusive proof of CIA responsibility, but they have been able to offer a significant amount of circumstantial evidence that seems to implicate the CIA.
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"The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 has been shrouded in controversy for the past forty years. But many researchers have concluded that the Central Intelligence Agency, or rogue elements within the CIA, was responsible for the murder of this popular American president. Conspiracy theorists have been unable to provide conclusive proof of CIA responsibility, but they have been able to offer a significant amount of circumstantial evidence that seems to implicate the CIA. In order to ascertain whether a CIA conspiracy to kill JFK is credible, it is necessary to examine a number of issues and to ask some pertinent questions. For example, did the CIA have a motive to assassinate President Kennedy?"
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