terrorism flash cards

Extremism

A radical belief system that rejects compromise and often promotes violence.

Terrorism

Acts of violence justified by ideological or political goals.

Soft Target

A vulnerable location or individual that terrorists attack for maximum impact.

Political Terrorism

Terrorism that forms based on shared ideology within groups.

Symbolism in Terrorism

Acts of terrorism that send a message through symbolic targeting.

Mala in Se

Acts that are inherently evil, such as murder or terrorism.

Mala Prohibita

Acts that are criminalized by law, such as trespassing.

Just War Doctrine

A philosophical framework defining morally justifiable war.

Regicide

The assassination of monarchs for political reasons.

Roman Crucifixion

A method of execution used to instill fear and suppress dissent.

Reign of Terror

Government-led executions during the French Revolution.

Luddites

Protesters against mechanization during the Industrial Revolution.

The People’s Will

A Russian group that assassinated Tsar Alexander II.

New Terrorism

Terrorism marked by religious motivations and mass casualties.

Al-Qa'ida

Islamic extremist group responsible for the September 11 attacks.

Anders Breivik

Norwegian extremist who conducted mass killings in 2011.

Ted Kaczynski (Unabomber)

Anti-technology terrorist who targeted individuals due to his beliefs.

Ramzi Yousef

Mastermind behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Intolerance in Extremism

Leads to the dehumanization of perceived enemies.

Violent Extremists

Individuals characterized by ideological commitment and moral absolutism.

Religious Beliefs

Beliefs that may justify violence as a divine mission.

Definitions of Terrorism

Various definitions based on political motives and targeting civilians.

State Terrorism

Government-led oppression and violence against its people.

Dissident Terrorism

Anti-government violence aimed at state or political entities.

Religious Terrorism

Violence driven by fundamentalist religious beliefs.

Criminal Dissident Terrorism

Terrorism motivated by financial gains.

Gender-Selective Terrorism

Terrorism that targets individuals based on gender.

Propaganda by Deed

Acts of violence intended to inspire ideological supporters.

Indiscriminate Force

Targeting individuals randomly without discrimination.

Discriminate Force

Selective targeting of specific individuals or groups.

Combatants vs. Non-Combatants

Combatants are military personnel; Non-combatants are civilians.

Political Violence Matrix (PVM)

A framework analyzing different types of political violence.

Terrorism as Political Will

Using terrorism strategically to achieve political objectives.

People’s War Strategy

Guerrilla warfare tactics to destabilize and change governments.

Relative/Absolute Deprivation

Grievances resulting from systemic inequalities driving violence.

Nihilist Dissident

An individual rejecting all forms of authority and engaging in terrorism.

Codes of Self-Sacrifice

Concepts of martyrdom and suicide attacks in terrorist ideology.

Life Course Perspectives

Personal radicalization and pathways to extremism over time.

Backlash Effects

Counterterrorism measures that can fuel further radicalization.