What is Terrorism


Modern History of Terrorism


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Modern History of Terrorism

  • The term “terrorism” was coined in the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror (1793 – 1794). .
  • This was the birth of Government-Sponsored Terrorism
  • The line between terrorism and political violence is often blurred
  • Goal: of State terrorism was to eliminate opposition, consolidate power, e.g., the Vanished in Argentina

Modern History of Terrorism

  • Anarchists were seen in the late 19th century
  • Individual terrorism
  • Propaganda by deeds …terrorists acts
    • Terrorism became tool of communication, propaganda
  • Arthur H. Garrison

Modern History of Terrorism:

  • Middle 20th century, terrorism became a tool used by both sides of colonial conflicts.
  • The last 20 years of of the 20th century religious based terrorism became more and more frequent.
  • Another format is economic terrorism, which destructs industry and agriculture system.
  • Arthur H. Garrison

Modern History of Terrorism

  • Terrorism is Asymmetric Warfare.
    • Asymmetric warfare is the use of apparently random/unpredictable violence by an weak military against a stronger military to gain advantage. (Allen, 1997).
    • The key of Asymmetric warfare is using unexpected, unconventional tactics in combat (Craig, 1998).
  • Arthur H. Garrison

Terrorism conclusions

  • Terrorism is an ancient tactic.
  • Terrorism is a mode of communication.
  • Terrorism is a special type of violence and Asymmetrical warfare.
  • Terrorism is used in times of peace, conflicts and war.
  • Terrorism is designed to make a point, through psychological means, fear.
  • Terrorism is a political act.
  • Arthur H. Garrison
  • Preparation
  • 5 years
  • Execution 1 day
  • Diagnosed case 3 days
  • First Death
  • Multiple deaths
  • Terrorism takes much
  • Time and planning

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