terrorism flash cards

Flashcard #1
Term: Extremism
Definition: A radical belief system that rejects compromise and often promotes violence.

Flashcard #2
Term: Terrorism
Definition: Acts of violence justified by ideological or political goals.

Flashcard #3
Term: Soft Target
Definition: A vulnerable location or individual that terrorists attack for maximum impact.

Flashcard #4
Term: Political Terrorism
Definition: Terrorism that forms based on shared ideology within groups.

Flashcard #5
Term: Symbolism in Terrorism
Definition: Acts of terrorism that send a message through symbolic targeting.

Flashcard #6
Term: Mala in Se
Definition: Acts that are inherently evil, such as murder or terrorism.

Flashcard #7
Term: Mala Prohibita
Definition: Acts that are criminalized by law, such as trespassing.

Flashcard #8
Term: Just War Doctrine
Definition: A philosophical framework defining morally justifiable war.

Flashcard #9
Term: Regicide
Definition: The assassination of monarchs for political reasons.

Flashcard #10
Term: Roman Crucifixion
Definition: A method of execution used to instill fear and suppress dissent.

Flashcard #11
Term: Reign of Terror
Definition: Government-led executions during the French Revolution.

Flashcard #12
Term: Luddites
Definition: Protesters against mechanization during the Industrial Revolution.

Flashcard #13
Term: The People’s Will
Definition: A Russian group that assassinated Tsar Alexander II.

Flashcard #14
Term: New Terrorism
Definition: Terrorism marked by religious motivations and mass casualties.

Flashcard #15
Term: Al-Qa'ida
Definition: Islamic extremist group responsible for the September 11 attacks.

Flashcard #16
Term: Anders Breivik
Definition: Norwegian extremist who conducted mass killings in 2011.

Flashcard #17
Term: Ted Kaczynski (Unabomber)
Definition: Anti-technology terrorist who targeted individuals due to his beliefs.

Flashcard #18
Term: Ramzi Yousef
Definition: Mastermind behind the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Flashcard #19
Term: Intolerance in Extremism
Definition: Leads to the dehumanization of perceived enemies.

Flashcard #20
Term: Violent Extremists
Definition: Individuals characterized by ideological commitment and moral absolutism.

Flashcard #21
Term: Religious Beliefs
Definition: Beliefs that may justify violence as a divine mission.

Flashcard #22
Term: Definitions of Terrorism
Definition: Various definitions based on political motives and targeting civilians.

Flashcard #23
Term: State Terrorism
Definition: Government-led oppression and violence against its people.

Flashcard #24
Term: Dissident Terrorism
Definition: Anti-government violence aimed at state or political entities.

Flashcard #25
Term: Religious Terrorism
Definition: Violence driven by fundamentalist religious beliefs.

Flashcard #26
Term: Criminal Dissident Terrorism
Definition: Terrorism motivated by financial gains.

Flashcard #27
Term: Gender-Selective Terrorism
Definition: Terrorism that targets individuals based on gender.

Flashcard #28
Term: Propaganda by Deed
Definition: Acts of violence intended to inspire ideological supporters.

Flashcard #29
Term: Indiscriminate Force
Definition: Targeting individuals randomly without discrimination.

Flashcard #30
Term: Discriminate Force
Definition: Selective targeting of specific individuals or groups.

Flashcard #31
Term: Combatants vs. Non-Combatants
Definition: Combatants are military personnel; Non-combatants are civilians.

Flashcard #32
Term: Political Violence Matrix (PVM)
Definition: A framework analyzing different types of political violence.

Flashcard #33
Term: Terrorism as Political Will
Definition: Using terrorism strategically to achieve political objectives.

Flashcard #34
Term: People’s War Strategy
Definition: Guerrilla warfare tactics to destabilize and change governments.

Flashcard #35
Term: Relative/Absolute Deprivation
Definition: Grievances resulting from systemic inequalities driving violence.

Flashcard #36
Term: Nihilist Dissident
Definition: An individual rejecting all forms of authority and engaging in terrorism.

Flashcard #37
Term: Codes of Self-Sacrifice
Definition: Concepts of martyrdom and suicide attacks in terrorist ideology.

Flashcard #38
Term: Life Course Perspectives
Definition: Personal radicalization and pathways to extremism over time.

Flashcard #39
Term: Backlash Effects
Definition: Counterterrorism measures that can fuel further radicalization.