Terrorism Ideology

Comparing Terrorism Ideology

Overview

The purpose of this short paper is to conduct a critical analysis of the similarities and differences between domestic and international terrorism ideology. To accomplish this, you will research two terrorism case studies, one domestic and one international. Choose one of the following pairs of terrorist attacks to focus on in your paper:

· The 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

· The 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing and the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

Prompt: Specifically, the following  critical elements must be addressed:

· The similarities and differences between the attacks in the following contexts:

· The  tactics employed.

· The  targets chosen.

· Ideology

· U.S. government reaction (federal, state, and local)

· Media coverage

· General  public impact and reaction

· Conclusion: Summarize the major differences between domestic and international terrorism. What makes one attack domestic and the other international? Who decides how we create these labels?

· Support for your claims with relevant and reputable resources

What to Submit

Your paper must be submitted as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and all sources cited in APA format.