Terrorism Unit 5 Lesson 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJB-OhcltyQ

“One persons terrorist is another persons freedom fighter.”

10 countries with the most terrorist attacks, 2013 Country Attacks Fatalities Iraq 2852 7046 Pakistan 2212 2891 Afghanistan 1443 3697 India 690 464 Philippines 652 432 Thailand 477 253 Yemen 424 622 Nigeria 341 2003 Somalia 331 641 Egypt 315 243

The Problem of Defining “Terrorism” Alone or in a pair, write a definition for terrorism. DO NOT USE YOUR PHONES!

The Problem of Defining “Terrorism” Readings: pp. 365-366 Which definition of terrorism is the best? Why? Questions 3, p. 366

Objectives of Terrorism A specific goal: overthrowing a government, forcing a foreign army to leave a country, obtaining money, or forcing the realises of imprisoned colleagues. Creating widespread fear and anxiety, hoping to break down the normal social order. To provoke the government into using oppressive counter- measures; thus, enraging the population. Governments might use terrorist methods to enforce obedience.

Motivations of Terrorism Rational motivation: Asymmetrical warfare is more effective than other methods of achieving their goals. Psychological motivation: It gives the terrorist a sense of purpose. They consider their opponents evil, so killing them is morally easy. Cultural motivation: They may feel their cultural or religious values are under threat.

The War on Terror Readings: pp. 374-375 How can terrorism be fought? What are some issues with the War on Terror? Can a “War on Terror” be won?

During the war in Iraq that began in March 2003, personnel of the United States Army and the Central Intelligence Agency committed a series of human rights violations against detainees in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. These violations included physical and sexual abuse, torture, rape, sodomy, and murder. The abuses came to light with reports published in late 2003 by Amnesty International and the Associated Press. The administration of George W. Bush attempted to portray the abuses as isolated incidents, not indicative of general U.S. policy. This was contradicted by humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch. After multiple investigations, they stated that the abuses at Abu Ghraib were not isolated but were part of a wider pattern of torture and brutal treatment at American overseas detention centers, including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay.

DEBATE TOPICS The concept that one persons terrorist is another persons freedom fighter is morally unacceptable. The government should use all the means at their disposal to deal with terrorism, even if this involves the restriction of constitutionally protected civil rights.