The Nature and Geography of Terrorist Groups, State Sponsors of Terror, and Safe Havens

1. The Nature and Geography of Terrorist Groups, State Sponsors of Terror, and Safe Havens CHAPTER 6

2. Foreign Terrorist Organizations • Middle East Groups • Abu Nidal Organization • Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade • Asbat al-Ansar • Hamas • Palestine Liberation Front • Al Jihad • Al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya • Ansar-al-Islam • Kurdistan Workers Party • Hezbollah • Al Qaeda

3. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (continued) • African Groups • Islamic Courts Union • Al-Shabaab • Pakistan • Pakistani Taliban • Lashkar-e-Tayyiba • Jaish-e-Mohammed • Central Asia • Movement of Uzbekistan • Pacific Rim Area • Abu Sayyaf Group • Japan • Aum Shinrikyo

4. Foreign Terrorist Organizations (continued) • Latin American Groups • Autodefenses Unidas de Colombia • Ejerctito De Liberacion Nacional • Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia • European Groups • Basque Fatherland and Liberty • Red Brigade in Italy • Red Army Faction in Germany • Communist Combat Cells of Belgium

5. Terrorism in America • Domestic Terrorism • Political Extremism • Single-Issue • Lone-Wolf • Radical, Muslim-Inspired Terrorism • Right-Wing Terrorists and Militias • Eco-Terrorism and Animal Rights Groups

6. State Sponsors of Terrorism and Safe Havens for Terrorist Organizations • State Sponsors of Terrorism • Cuba – Support the Exportation of Socialism • Iran – Training, Funding, and Planning for Terrorist Acts • Sudan – Active Partner in Global Counterterrorism Efforts • Syria – Support to a Number of Terrorist Groups

7. Safe Havens for Terrorism • Locations for Safe Havens: • Africa – Training Ground and Supply Point • East Asia and the Pacific – Safe Haven for Several Extremists Groups • Middle East – Allows Operatives of Numerous Terrorist and Extremists Groups • South Asia – Hub for Terrorists Activity • Western Hemisphere – Terrorists, Organized Crime Groups, and Drug Traffickers Allowed to Operate