J.A
Homeland Security and Terrorism
Second Edition
Chapter 05
Political and Social Foundations of Terrorism
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Learning Objectives
1. Describe the continuum of social conflict.
2. State the definition of terrorism.
3. Discuss the history of terrorism.
4. Explain the causes of terrorism.
5. Describe the types of terrorism.
6. Discuss the strategies for dealing with terrorism
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Defining Terrorism
Socially Constructed With Various Definitions of the Term
No Consistent Definition Of Terrorism
Important To Develop An Operational Definition
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Definition of Terrorism by Agencies:
Federal Bureau of Investigations
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of State
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Four Consistent Themes That Define Terrorism:
Terrorism Involves Premeditation
Terrorist Acts Are Motivated by Some Political Agenda
Terrorist Generally Target Noncombatants or Civilians
Terrorist are Generally Sub-national or Clandestine Groups
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Configuration of a Particular Terrorist Group is Dependent On:
Environment
Relationship With the State
Motivation
Goals
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A Brief History of Terrorism
Early Focus of Terrorism
The French Revolution
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Terrorism
Terrorism in Late 20th Century
Terrorism Today
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The Roots and Causes of Terrorism
Civilizations or Culture Clashes
Globalization
Religion
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Russian Invasion of Afghanistan
Wahhabism
Authoritarian Governments
Failed States
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Individual Explanations of Terrorism
Frustration – Aggression
Relative Deprivation
Identity Crisis
Narcissistic Rage
Moral Disengagement
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Types of Terrorism
State-Sponsored Terrorism
Dissent Terrorism
Terrorists and the Left and Right
Religious Terrorism
Criminal Terrorism
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Level of Terrorist Activities
Number of Attacks and Their Impacts
Number of Casualties as a Result of Attacks
Attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Strategies for Dealing With Terrorism
Crushing Terrorist Groups Unilaterally
Crushing Terrorist Groups Multilaterally
Containment
Defense
Diversion
Delegitimizing
Transforming Terrorist Breeding Grounds
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