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Gangs and Terrorist Groups, 1994.
This paper discusses the commonalities of gangs and terrorist groups: Causes, murder, efforts to control, education, member motivations and role of media.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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"Gangbanging has sometimes been compared to terrorism. Many people believe the two activities have common goals and results. On a basic level this is true: both of the members of these groups believe they are disenfranchised in some way, and in their frustration, they have turned to violence to obtain what they need. The following research will explore this premise, as well as point out where the two groups differ.
After the Los Angeles riots of 1992, many people tried to understand the causes of such violence and why young men join gangs. One of them was Jim Brown, the movie actor and athlete. He gathered invited some gangbangers on a radio show and gave them a voice. He found that they were desperate young men who expressed the hopelessness of their lives and explained exactly why lives of violence made sense given their reality."
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Terrorist Groups, 2005.
This paper examines the Ku Klux Klan and the Irish Republican Army to gain an understanding of religious terrorism.
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper examines the differences and likenesses of the Ku Klux Klan and the Irish Republican Army in their respective beliefs and goals, training techniques, tactics to gain social compliance, target selections and psychological profiles of their leaders to provide an indication of the ways terrorist groups can best be subdued and conquered. The author points out that terrorist groups are comprised of individuals who had felt marginalized and, through their involvement in the organization, develop a new sense of belonging, which makes them, especially adolescents and young adults, susceptible to manipulation. The paper suggests that religious terrorism can be conquered (1) by first understanding of the grievances and goals of the terrorist group before any effective and efficient count-terrorism plans can be implemented and (2) by using a holistic, rather than military, approach.
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"Just as with the KKK, and in fact with all leaders of terrorist organizations, an examination of an IRA leader sheds light on the inner-workings of this group. Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Fein--the political arm of the IRA, hails from a Roman Catholic patriotic family whose members were activists. With such a background, it seems unsurprising that Adams would perpetuate his ancestors' desire for social and political change. Just like Simmons of the KKK, he possesses great charisma and has been able to mobilize large groups to unite for a common cause. What's more he has added substantial political clout to Sinn Fein. Adams has been described as an acutely intelligent individual who views violence as a medium of communication."
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Hizbollah Terrorist Group, 2006.
This paper discusses the Hizbollah terrorist group and its strategies and attacks.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines the threat posed by Hizbollah and the methods in which it operates. The writer discusses the group's ideology and that of the region which allows it to operate with such impunity. It examines first the motivation and goals of Hizbollah. The writer then discusses the tactics and strategies of the organization, including previous terrorist attacks. Finally, the writer concludes by looking at governmental reaction and ways of addressing this threat to national as well as regional and world security.
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History and Motivation of the Organization
Tactics and Techniques of Terrorism
Response of the Government and Counteraction
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"Hizbollah has traditionally selected victims based on their affiliation or association with Israel; the perceived imperialism of the west, specifically the United States, has been a major factor in this selection as well. Support for Israel or for western civilization has been interpreted by Hizbollah as a threat to its own government and existence; the group uses propaganda methods such as operating its own television station espousing its form of politics and the evils of Israel and the west. This propaganda includes "propaganda videos set to jihadist songs, which make up about 25 percent of Al-Manar's programming day," as well as programming whose primary purpose is to "venerate suicide bombers as martyrs; call for the obliteration of Israel and the death of the United States; exhort Palestinians to violently overthrow their racist "oppressors"; and portray Israelis as baby-slaughtering terrorists."
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The Al Qaida Terrorist Group, 2001.
An examination about what is know of this group, its leaders and intentions.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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A brief look at the Al Qaida Terrorist Network. This paper looks at the group's leadership, where they get their training and funding and what their ultimate goals are. It also examines their strategies and methods for achieving these goals.
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"There are many terrorists groups throughout the world, but the most extreme of these radicals are the Al Qaida. Established by Osama bin Laden in the late 1980s, the groups originally worked to bring Arabs together to fight against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan.
"Its current goal is to ?establish a pan-Islamic Caliphate throughout the world by working with allied Islamic extremist groups to overthrow regimes it deems ?non-Islamic? and expelling Westerners and non-Muslims from Muslim countries."
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The Ku Klux Klan: A Defunct American Terrorist Group, 2006.
This paper argues that the Ku Klux Klan, at one time a feared terrorist-type organization throughout the South in the US, has little if any political and social clout remaining.
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This essay argues that the Klan's authority and effectiveness as a terrorist organization has diminished in recent years as the organization has fragmented and has been unable to attract new members in significant numbers. The threat posed by the Ku Klux Klan, while not to be taken lightly, should no longer constitute a major focus of law enforcement agencies in the United States. The modern KKK isn't an active terrorist group, so much as it is an historical artifact, the remains of an organization that once used terrorist tactics to keep much of the nation afraid.
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"In November 1999, eighteen members of the Ku Klux Klan gathered in New York City for a rally promoting their decidedly white supremacist beliefs. They stood silent for their rally because the courts denied them any sound equipment. Meanwhile, a counter-protest developed around the KKK rally, which attracted more than 6,000 New Yorkers. This latter group was there to protest the existence of the KKK and the rally that they were holding (Hentoff, 2001). The anti-KKK protesters had more than three hundred times the attendees as did the actual Ku Klux Klan. This disparity tells us quite a bit about the social and political clout that the Klan currently wields. The term "Ku Klux Klan" is used to denote any number of past terrorist organizations that have operated in the United States, under the loose banner of white supremacy."
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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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Transnational Criminal Groups and Terrorism, 2005.
An examination of the connection between transnational criminal groups and terrorist groups in today's world.
1,364 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The increasing relationship between transnational criminal groups and terrorist groups constitutes a complex and fluid situation. This paper broadly examines some of the reasons for the increasing relationship between these two groups and by looking briefly at the organisational structures, actions and motivations of them, attempts to assess the current strength of this linkage.
Outline
Introduction
Traditional Similarities
Growing Similarities
Partnerships
Fundamental Differences
Conclusion
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"Prior to September 11 the relationship between transnational criminal groups and terrorist groups was relatively unexplored and it appears that it was a widely held view that the link between the two was limited. In 1996 the United States government reported, 'On the basis of information currently available to the United States Government, it appear[s] that most transnational crime [is] completely unrelated to terrorist crimes or terrorism' . In the mid-1990s Alex Schmid (head of the United Nations Terrorism Prevention Branch) completed a study for the United Nations in which he came to the conclusion that '...despite some common ground, organized crime and terrorism are distinct phenomena that should not be confused. While there is overlap in the modus operandi of terrorists and organized criminals, there are several important differences'."
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Terrorist Attacks, 2005.
A look at the most active and well-known terrorist groups, their origins, and causes.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines three of the most prominent terrorist groups today. The paper provides background information on Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Abu Nidal and describes the similarities and differences between these groups in an effort to explain their possible motivations.
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"Since September 11th, terrorism is one of the most significant topics for Americans today. September 11th shattered American's view that they were somehow protected within the confines of their country borders. Although attacks had been made on Americans, in the past, these were still somehow disjointed from the American experience, and as such, did not have the powerful effect that the strikes on America, on that fateful Fall day, did."
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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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Organized Crime Groups, 2006.
A comparative analysis between two organized crime groups - the Latin Kings and Al-Qaeda.
2,098 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses two organized crime organizations - the Latin Kings, which are the largest Hispanic gang in the United States and the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda, which became the most infamous terrorist organization after the September 11 attacks in the United States. The paper discusses the similarities and differences in how these two organizations operate, for example, leadership structures and motivation for action.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of the Latin Kings
History of Al-Qaeda
Latin Kings v. Al-Qaeda: Similarities
Latin Kings v. Al-Qaeda: Differences
Conclusion
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"The Latin Kings began in the Chicago area during the 1940's. They started out as a social organization interested in advancing the Puerto Rico community. The motivation for the group's formation was an attempt to overcome the prejudices and injustices that the Puerto Rican community faced. However, by the 1970's members of the group had engaged in criminal activity with specific attention to narcotics trafficking. (Wikipedia, 2006)."
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Domestic Terror, 2007.
This paper looks at the Hammerskin Nation and argues that they should be considered a terrorist group.
1,945 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the Hammerskin Nation, often known simply as the Hammerskins. The writer explains that the Hammerskin Nations is a white-supremacist hate group that originated in Dallas in the late 1980s, but now has spread to several states and countries. This paper discusses whether or not the Hammerskins can be considered a terrorist group. The writer concludes that the Hammerskins are, quite simply, a terrorist group and their message and tactics are great dangers to American society. Further the writer maintains that, although the group may currently be enduring a period of transition, it has shown the ability to be a major force in the white-power movement, and America has likely not seen the last terrorist act committed by this group.
Outline:
Who are the Hammerskins?
Evidence of Terrorism
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"The Hammerskins were founded in Dallas in 1988 by John Johnson and others, and for years they were considered the best organized of the many white-power skinhead groups across America. They established chapters in every region of the United States, even in Northeast areas such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which are not typically considered cradles of the white power movement. While this national organization may be amazing enough, the Hammerskins were actually able to start chapters overseas, and there have been Hammerskins affiliates in the Czech Republic, Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Poland and a variety of other countries."
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Terrorist Movements, 2002.
Examines successful vs. unsuccessful terrorism, using the PLO and The Red Brigades of Italy as examples.
4,507 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 117.95
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The 'Red Brigades' was a terrorist group formed in 1969 in Italy as the result of student movements. They were an extreme left terrorist group with the goal of separating Italy from the Western alliance. The group advocated violence and targeted unionists, politicians and businessman who they claimed represented the ?establishment.? The paper shows that although the Red Brigade succeeded in acts of terror while operational, ultimately during the 1980s the organization declined due, in part, to internal schisms, operational failures and the arrests of many of the members. As a terrorist entity, one might consider the group a failure. The paper shows, in contrast, that the Palestinian Liberation Organization has successfully contributed to the cause of terror over time and factions of the organization still exist. The PLO of Palestine existed as a terrorism powerhouse and achieved some of their goals and continues to be a successful terrorist movement in Palestine. The paper examines what differentiates the two groups, whether one might consider the PLO successful and the Red Brigades a failure and whether one could consider a group described as ?terrorist? successful. The paper traces both groups' histories and looks at their similarities.
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"One of the appealing aspects to prospective members of the organization was money. Adult males who joined the PLO not only received their pension, but their wives also received an allowance for the family. The Palestinian organization was successful for many reasons, not the least of which was relating to the common person. Many Palestinians and Arabs have for many years sought a unified existence. The PLO-Palestine offered just that. It united the common person for a common cause. The violent activities promoted by the organization were not seen as fruitless acts of maliciousness and horror; rather they were seen as activities dictated by higher powers for a good and unified purpose."
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The Ideologue of Islamic Terror, 2005.
An analysis of the influence of Sayyed Qutb on Islamic terrorist groups.
2,811 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper provides an overview and discussion of Sayyed Qutb, Islamic leader. A review of the controversy that surrounds him helps to show that there is, in reality, a very strong relationship between Qutb and extremist terrorist groups who claim to follow the Quranic teachings and laws.
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"Considering that many who wrote on Sayyed Qutb and his religious and political philosophy, such as Sheikh Muhammad Nasir ad-Din al-Albaanee, Ted Thornton, Nazih N.M. Ayubi, and Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi, all scholars of Islamic studies and history, have emphasized that the life of Sayyed Qutb and his circumstances played a major role in shaping his ideas, it is necessary to briefly identify Qutb himself. Although as Professor of Government at South Carolina University, Shahrough Akhavi writes, not much is known about the life of Sayyed Qutb, what is known is a useful source of understanding the influences upon his philosophy and political ideas (386-387)."
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Latin Kings v. Al-Qaeda, 2006.
A comparative analysis of the differences between the organized crime of the Latin Kings Street Gang and the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.
2,098 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper compares the Latin Kings, which are the largest Hispanic gang and the terrorist group Al-Qaeda which became the most infamous terrorist organization after the September 11th attacks on the United States. The paper discusses how even though these organizations have many similarities in how they operate as well as many differences. It looks at how some similarities involve the fact that they have leadership structures, are involved in criminal activities and will not hesitate to take the life of anyone who opposes the organization. It also examines how some of the differences between the groups include the reasons the organizations came to be, their motivation for action and the willingness to die for the organization.
Outline:
Introduction
History of the Latin Kings
History of Al-Qaeda
Latin Kings v. Al-Qaeda: Similarities
Latin Kings v. Al-Qaeda: Differences
Conclusion
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"Unlike the Latin Kings, the terrorist organization of Al-Qaeda has not been in existence nearly as long. In Arabic Al-Qaeda means, "The Base," and is a network of extremists organized by Osama bin-Laden. (Hayes & Brunner, 2006). Bin-Laden is said to have begun Al-Qaeda during the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in 1990 after studying with radical Islamic thinkers. Bin-Laden became outraged when the government allowed U.S. troops to be stationed in Saudi Arabia which is considered the birthplace of Islam. The Saudi Arabian government expelled bin-Laden for anti-government activities in 1991. (Hayes & Brunner, 2006). Upon being expelled from Saudi Arabia, he established a headquarters for Al-Qaeda in Khartoum, Sudan. However, in 1994 under pressure from Saudi Arabia and the U.S., Sudan expelled bin-Laden as well. "
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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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