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 >
Often called the "poor man's atomic bomb," the biological agents used in bioterrorism are relatively easy to cultivate, conceal, transport, and disseminate. In most cases, terrorists don't even require sophisticated training to manufacture the bacteria, as the information is readily available in open-source literature, including the Internet. The notable exception is anthrax. Symptoms of exposure to... Read more >
According to a 1969 United Nations report, chemical warfare agents are "substances, whether gaseous, liquid or solid, which might be employed because of their direct toxic effects on man, animals and plants." Agents used as chemical weapons can be volatile or persistent, lethal or incapacitating. Some act directly on the skin, lungs, and mucous membranes; others are absorbed into the body. Chemical weapons are... Read more >
Government counter terrorism measures include increased airport security, economic sanctions, and military response to terrorist activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with other US federal health agencies, such as Health and Human Services, work hard to prepare for public health threats and emergencies due to terrorism. US Counter Terrorism Policy Make no... Read more >
The World Trade Center bombings of September 11, 2001, made it clear that no one is invulnerable to terrorism, whether it be domestic terrorism or international. Terrorist groups are experts in manipulating people with fear and violence, and although it may seem as though people become victims almost at random, terrorists pick their targets carefully. Who's Really at Risk Terrorists target areas with little... Read more >
The Aum Shinrikyo The Aum Shinrikyo (Aum, Aum Supreme Truth, Aleph) is a doomsday cult established in 1987 by Shoko Asahara with the goal of taking over Japan and then the world. The Aum came to the world's public eye on March 20, 1995 in their coordinated sarin nerve gas attack on Tokyo subway trains, which killed twelve people and injured thousands more. Two months later, Asahara was arrested on suspicion that... Read more >
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