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| − | Terrorism is the use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end. Terrorism also refers to any fear and subjugation produced by this, | + | Terrorism is the use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end. Terrorism also refers to any fear and subjugation produced by this. Terrorism, by nature, is anarchic, and therefore not sustainable as a governmental system. Governments, therefore, cannot be terroristic by definition. A government can support a terrorist, or the terrorist's goals, but cannot itself ''be'' terroristic. |
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| + | The term is also used to describe violence or other harmful acts committed (or threatened) against civilians by groups or persons for political or ideological goals. | ||
Terrorism is the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons. | Terrorism is the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons. | ||
| − | Terrorists | + | Terrorists are occasionally viewed as "[[freedom fighter|freedom fighting]]" (see Che Guavera), but this distinction is almost exclusively a western concept. |
== Groups Considered by the United States to be Terrorist Organizations == | == Groups Considered by the United States to be Terrorist Organizations == | ||
Revision as of 21:53, April 9, 2007
Terrorism is defined by the US Department of Defense as "the unlawful use of -- or threatened use of -- force or violence against individuals or property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies, often to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives."
This definition is also the same as the definition for War.
Terrorist
Using terroristic tactics to coerce behavior in another person or group is generally accepted as a definition of a terrorist. However, no convenient definition exists as the nature of terrorism makes the definition mutable. One who uses such terroristic tactics (suicide bombings, snipers, assassination, random bombings, etc.) can often be described as such, but again, the definition is a key subject of debate in intelligence, academic and diplomatic circles.
Terrorism
Terrorism is the use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end. Terrorism also refers to any fear and subjugation produced by this. Terrorism, by nature, is anarchic, and therefore not sustainable as a governmental system. Governments, therefore, cannot be terroristic by definition. A government can support a terrorist, or the terrorist's goals, but cannot itself be terroristic.
The term is also used to describe violence or other harmful acts committed (or threatened) against civilians by groups or persons for political or ideological goals.
Terrorism is the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.
Terrorists are occasionally viewed as "freedom fighting" (see Che Guavera), but this distinction is almost exclusively a western concept.
Groups Considered by the United States to be Terrorist Organizations
- Al-Qaeda
- Hamas
- Abu Sayyaf
- Ansar Al-Islam
- Hezbollah
- Irish Republican Army
- Palestinian Islamic Jihad
- Tamil Tigers
- Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade
- Jemaa Islamiya
- ETA
- Continuity IRA
- Real ETA
War on terror
Fighting terrorism
The Reality Show - The Watch the Fight links to many sites that deal with the 'war on terror'.