Terrorism
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
Someone who overpowers with terror. Someone who uses intimidation or fear to overpower another.
Terrorism
The use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end. Fear and subjugation produced by this. A system of government that uses terror to rule. is a term 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.
Terrorist are often seen as "freedom fighting", and this distinction depends almost entirely upon who you ask.
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'.