Terrorism in International Relations

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to terrorism in international relations, based on lecture notes.

Terrorism

Premeditated, politically motivated violence, perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents.

Defining Terrorism

The term encompasses a variety of definitions that often include political violence targeting civilians deliberately and indiscriminately.

Political Violence

Acts of violence motivated by political objectives, often involving noncombatants as targets.

Non-state actors

Groups or individuals that operate independently of government control and may engage in terrorist activities.

Hezbollah

A militant political group based in Lebanon, often cited as a state-supported terrorist organization.

Terrorist Attacks

Violent acts designed to instill fear and achieve specific ideological or political goals.

Motivations for Terrorism

Can include nationalist, religious, ideological, political, and territorial aims.

Anders Breivik

A right-wing, neo-Nazi extremist who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011.

ISIS

A militant Islamic group responsible for numerous terrorist attacks, including the Paris attacks in November 2015.

State Sponsors of Terrorism

Countries that provide support to terrorist organizations, designated by the U.S. State Department.

One person's terrorist is another person's freedom fighter

A phrase highlighting the subjective nature of defining terrorism based on perspective and context.

Insurrection

An act of revolt against civil authority or an established government.