Terrorism

Question 1

what is terrorism

Answer 1

the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, civilians, or any segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives - FBI

Question 2

Causes?

Answer 2

Persons psychological make-up plays a role, further ideological goals, terror appears to be a strategic alternative to further objectives, terrorism fits his or her own view of world (simplified from United States Institute of Peace

Question 3

social inequality injustice

Answer 3

inequality in economic social and political opportunities motivates. They view themselves as victims as they may have experienced inequality/ injustice. they want vengeance (batman) to avenge the perceived wrongs perpetrated against them and others in society

Question 4

ideological perspective

Answer 4

ideology may encompass religion or political philosophies, the use of violence is central to achieving the aims of the terrorists

Question 5

meaning (part of ideological perspective)

Answer 5

beliefs or values and or principles by which a group identifies its particular aims and goals

Question 6

political grievances (strategic perspective) part1

Answer 6

when ppl seek redress of their grievances through government but fail to win attention to their plight, they may resort to violence viewpoint.

Question 7

political grievances (strategic perspective)

Answer 7

from this viewpoint they believe that they will achieve their objectives through acts of terrorism as the government will give in to their demands to bring about peace

Question 8

consequences of terrorism economic loss

Answer 8

economic loss- destruction worth billions of dollars

Question 9

cost of looting and arson as a result of 1990 coup (economic loss

Answer 9

estimated tt$200 Milli over 100 businesses and had been robbed. 20 buildings destroyed 27 others severely damaged

Question 10

loss of life- consequence

Answer 10

affects society and economy

Question 11

loss of life consequence (attempted coup

Answer 11

25-30 ppl died, one was member of parliament for diego martin central Leo Des Vignes and about 170 ppl wounded

Question 12

consequence- psychological trauma

Answer 12

anxiety, fear depression for ppl affected by terrorst attacks

Question 13

racial profiling of individuals- consequence

Answer 13

after 9/11 in USA, rise in Islamophobia

Question 14

Islamophobia

Answer 14

fear, hatred or prejudice against the religion of Islam or Muslims in general

Question 15

consequences but this time, security measures in airports

Answer 15

no jackets during screening, no shoes at checkpoint, all baggage must be screened, no toiletries and laptops in bags

Question 16

solutions- effective info sharing in countries regional and internationally

Answer 16

law enforcement, judicial and intelligence to make sure names of terrorists are known and those with fake identities to escape authorities

Question 17

cut terrorists source of revenue

Answer 17

government can pass anti money laundering laws so more transparency about owners of companies who fund terrorist activities

Question 18

to prevent radicalism via social media

Answer 18

youtube and facebook made laws to remove terrorist content and disable account. why? to limit abilities of recruiters to lure ppl into acts of terrorism

Question 19

get some sleep tonight

Answer 19

i warning you. sleep properly please