Terrorism

Learning Topics Introduction Terrorism/Acts of war History of Terrorism Elements of Terrorism Types Media’s Role Objectives Tactics

Introduction Terrorism The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims “One Man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.”

Terrorism or Acts of War (1) International terrorism (2) Act of war

History of Terrorism Hashhashin- English word for assassins were a secretive sect active in Iran and Syria from the 11 th to 13 th century These assassins were used to strike fear into the opposition because they never knew when a kill was coming This was one of the first ways of using terror to make people act in a certain way

4 Elements of Terrorism 1. It is premeditated 2. It is political 3. It is aimed at civilians 4. Sub-national groups carry it out

Types of Terrorism Bioterrorism Cyberterrorism Ecoterrorism Nuclear Terrorism Narcoterrorism

Media’s Role in Terrorism The media and the government Policymakers

Objectives of Terrorists Impacting public events and history Long term social change

Tactics Bombings Suicide attacks Vehicle based attacks Aircraft attacks and hijacking Chemical and biological weapons Nuclear weapons Conventional firearms Secondary attacks

What are their targets? Military bases Rail and metro systems Chemical plants Liquid natural gas Dams Bio labs High civilian population areas

Combating Terrorism Three Goals of the 2010 National Security Strategy Disrupt the terrorist organizations by eliminating their sanctuaries. Dismantle terrorist organization’s financial and weaponry support networks. Defeat terrorist organization on the battlefield.

Force Protection - USN Detect Defend Deter

Conclusion Terrorism is one of the most important threats that we will face in the modern world Keep constant alert to detect and defer terrorism before it happens Avoid situations in which you will be in the middle of terrorist activities

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