Defining Terrorism
Discuss why terrorism is difficult to quantify and has numerous definitions that are used throughout the world. In addition, compare and contrast the definitions of terrorism from the following agencies: FBI, DOD, DHS, DIA, CIA, U.S. State Department. What similarities or differences do you notice? Are the definitions aligned with the individual agency mission? Do you think the "cyclical nature of violence" discussed by Combs bears on these differences? Why or why not?