Whether state sponsored, independent, international, or domestic, terrorism depends on surprise and shock. According to the FBI, terrorism is the "unlawful use of force or violence, committed by a group(s) of two or more individuals, against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." The US... Read more >
Terrorist groups can be found in every country. Some are small enclaves of radicals committing relatively minor acts of domestic terrorism. Others, like the Islamic Jihad and Al Qaeda (the Bin Laden Network), are widespread and commit large-scale acts of domestic and international terrorism. Many of these terrorist groups, such as FARC, target political figures or entities, but there are almost always civilian... Read more >
Terrorism is an epidemic that plagues the world. Terrorists use surprise and our own fear in an attempt to achieve their own goals. They use weapons of mass destruction to send the message that they should be feared, but you can defend yourself. Imagine terrorism as a natural disaster. Like an earthquake or a tornado, terrorism requires preparation and knowledge. With proper preparation and staying... Read more >
Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence (either real or threatened) to intimidate a society or government. Often, the threat of future violence is as effective as the actual terrorist attacks. The World Trade Center bombing on September 11, 2001, caused devastating loss of life, for instance, but it also weakened people's security at home and abroad. The possibility of terrorist attacks can cripple a nation... Read more >
"Conventional" terrorism covers a wide range of terrorist crimes. Assassinations, kidnappings, car bomb explosions, and suicide bombings all fall under the umbrella of conventional terrorism. Airplane hijackings, where passengers were held hostage or killed until the terrorists' demands were met, were common during the 1970s and 1980s. The international community's refusal to negotiate with hijackers made airplane... Read more >
From kidnapping to cyber terrorism, box knives to weapons of mass destruction, the means by which terrorists instill terror in their targets are varied and horrific. Terrorism is a very old activity. During the Roman Empire the Roman military contaminated their enemy's drinking water with the carcasses of animals. It is also thought that, in an early form of biological warfare, the early European settlers of the... Read more >
The Irish Republican Army The Irish Republican Army (a.k.a. IRA, Provisional Irish Republican Army [PRIA], the Provos) is an armed branch of Sinn Feiners established in 1969 for clandestine operations. Sinn Fein is a political and militant movement dedicated to removing British forces from Northern Ireland and uniting Ireland. Activities of the IRA include bombings, assassinations, kidnappings, and extortion. The... Read more >
Preparing for terrorism involves knowing what to do in an emergency and where you may be exposed to potential dangers. By examining who's at risk, you can begin to get an idea of what targets terrorists look for, and what behaviors and locations put people at risk. Preparing for a Building Explosion The World Trade Center bombing on September 11, 2001, was not the first time that the towers were subject to... Read more >
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