Assignment:
Part A. Impacts of the 9/11 Terror Attacks 75 words
Why were the terrorist attacks on 9/11 so significant? Explain how this event has had an impact on American way of life.
Part B. The Roots of Terrorism Today 2 pages
There is list of reasons why we may witness a greater number of more violent attacks in the future.
• Please pick a terrorist attack found in today's current events and explain it in terms of one or more of the reasons listed in section two.
Part C. The Goals and Targets of Terrorism 75 words
Question 1
It is suggested that terrorism is directed towards both victims and an audience. How do these means, in the view of terrorists, impact the ability of terrorists to reach their goals and objectives?
Question 2
Think of one terrorist attack that has occurred in recent history. Can you identify the ideology of the terrorists in that case?
Part D. The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism
Review a report by John Moore entitled The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism: Indicate how this allows for a better understand of the religious motivation of some Muslim extremists around the world.
See https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/target/etc/modern.html
Part E. Defining Terrorism 2 pages
Compare and contrast the different definitions of terrorism. Most definitions include the use of violence to create fear. The Department of State focuses on sub-national groups. The Department of Defense includes the threat of violence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation notes that terrorism is illegal. The Department of Homeland Security concentrates on critical infrastructure.
• Compare and contrast these definitions; identifying the similarities and the differences.
Part F. Terrorism Behavior and The Media 75 words
Question 1
Terrorist groups often recruit new members to grow their organization and increase their influence. What groups of people do terrorists often recruit? What are some reasons why people join terrorist groups? What happens once they are recruited?
Question 2
Censorship of the media is a controversial strategy for dealing with terrorism. Explain why this is the case, and be sure to discuss advantages and disadvantages of the curtailing of news information to the public.
Part G. Terrorist Attack Analysis 2 pages
Pick a terrorist attack and describe it based on the following criteria
• What was the terrorist act?
• Was it an individual or group?
• Would the terrorist(s) be classified as a criminal, crusader or crazy? Why?
Part H. The Struggles of Liberties and Terrorism 75 words
Question 1
Discuss how the right to assemble can be abused by terrorists. Does this create a dilemma for policy makers?
Question 2
As a member of a Congressional committee on terrorism, you are concerned about rights and liberties. What questions could you ask those who are proposing more stringent security measures?