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Introduction to Terrorism

Introduction to Terrorism. CWA 2012. Who is this?. Who is this?. What is “Terrorism” ?. With the person next to you, come up with a clear, succinct definition of terrorism The definition we will be using this unit: Terrorism: The use or threat of violence to achieve political goals.

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Introduction to Terrorism

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  1. Introduction to Terrorism CWA 2012

  2. Who is this?

  3. Who is this?

  4. What is “Terrorism” ? • With the person next to you, come up with a clear, succinct definition of terrorism • The definition we will be using this unit: • Terrorism: The use or threat of violence to achieve political goals

  5. What Contributes to Terrorism? • With the person next to you, brainstorm and come up with the top 3 contributing factors of terrorism. • What causes terrorism?

  6. Contributing Factors: Politics/Issues • TERRORISM IS A POLITICAL PHENOMENON!!! • Government actions / decisions / policies are not universally agreed upon • People within a country can oppose their government’s policies • People in any part of the world can oppose a foreign government’s actions/policies • Terrorists use violence or the threat of violence to enact political change

  7. Contributing Factors: Socio-Economics • What conditions are likely to fuel terrorism? • Poverty/unemployment: • The poor and unemployed are not only likely to be upset with a government’s politics, they are more likely to join organizations that provide support, ‘employment,’ etc. • Demographics: • Countries with large, young populations (especially, large 17-30 year old, male populations) are more likely to have terrorist elements. Why?

  8. A Brief History of Terrorism • Black Hand • Ku Klux Klan • IRA • Abortion clinic bombings • Afghani Insurgency

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