Terrorism

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What is the definition of terrorism?
The threat or use of violence to change an existing political order.
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List some goals of terrorists.
Political, ideological, or religious motivations; destabilizing governments; instilling fear in populations; achieving specific policy changes.
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What are some ways terrorists finance their operations?
Illicit activities (e.g., drug trafficking), extortion, donations from sympathizers, state sponsorship.
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What is one significant cost of terrorism?
Loss of human lives.
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How does terrorism psychologically impact societies?
It instills fear and erodes trust in institutions.
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What can increased security measures due to terrorism infringe on?
Civil liberties.
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What are some factors that lead to terrorism?
Asymmetrical power dynamics, historical events, presence of state sponsors of terrorism.
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What historical event aggravated radical Islamist groups such as al-Zawahiri’s Muslim Brotherhood?
Camp David Accords.
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What year did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan occur?

1980

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What was the primary view of Osama bin Laden regarding the first Iraq War?
It placed Western troops in Saudi Arabia, seen negatively by him and his followers.
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Which major terrorist organization sought to attack US interests globally?
Al-Qaeda.
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What notable event is Al-Qaeda known for?
The 9/11 attack.
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What method of governance is the Taliban focused on?
Ruling Afghanistan based on their interpretation of Islam.
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Which terrorist organization is known for engaging in narcoterrorism?
Hezbollah.
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What is narcoterrorism?
The alliance of drug traffickers and anti-government revolutionaries, often associated with political violence.
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What is the USA Patriot Act?
A controversial 2001 law that expanded government powers in dealing with terrorism.
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What was the impact of the Jacobin Reign of Terror?
It is a historical context relevant to understand terrorism.
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What specific psychological impact does terrorism have on a society?
Erosion of trust in institutions.
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What type of war did the foreign fighters in Afghanistan form against the Soviet invasion?
Defensive war, forming the Mujahedeen.
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What is one way that terrorist organizations can be funded?
Donations from sympathizers.
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What were the primary motivations of terrorists, according to the lecture?
Political, ideological, or religious motivations.
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What is one significant example of a historical context leading to modern terrorism?
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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How do terrorist organizations often destabilize governments?
By using violence and instilling fear.
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What is the historical significance of the year 1993 in terrorism?
It was the year of the first World Trade Center bombing.
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What event is cited as a negative trigger for Osama bin Laden’s actions?
The presence of Western troops in Saudi Arabia.
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Which organization built a centralized cellular network globally?
Al-Qaeda.
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Why is the USA Patriot Act considered controversial?
It expanded government powers that some view as infringing on civil liberties.
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What factor can create asymmetrical power dynamics that lead to terrorism?
Inequitable distributions of power between groups or nations.
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What does the term 'terrorism' encapsulate in the context of the lecture?
The threat or use of violence for political change.
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Name a major terrorist organization that focuses on local governance.
Taliban.
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What type of trauma does terrorism leave on its victims?
Psychological impact.