Terrorism

Question 1

Terrorist

Answer 1

Anyone who uses unlawful force to achieve political goals

Question 2

Issues with defining terrorism

Answer 2

It’s a nebulous concept, and also very broad and politicized. “One person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter.”

Depends on perpetrators (state v non-state), their targets, and their goals

Question 3

UNSC Resolution 1566

Answer 3

Declares terrorism to be criminal acts designed to provoke terror and influence a government into action (or inaction).

Question 4

UNSC Resolution 1373

Answer 4

States should do whatever is in their power to prevent terrorism within their borders

Question 5

Effective Control

Answer 5

Directing or enforcing perpetration of terrorist acts

Question 6

Overall Control

Answer 6

State wields overall control over the group by equipping, financing, coordinating or helping to plan operations

(Sometimes critiqued for broadening the role of the state too much)

Question 7

State responsibility via control

Answer 7

Conduct is considered a state action if it’s committed under the direction or control of a state

Question 8

Obligation of due diligence

Answer 8

States are not to knowingly allow its territory to be used contrary to the rights of other states.

They are also to take all reasonable means to prevent and halt wrongful behavior

Question 9

Aiding and Abetting

Answer 9

Links between states and terrorist organizations are strong enough to amount to effective control

Question 10

Self defense

Answer 10

Only in response to an armed attack can the territorial integrity of a state be violated

Question 11

Unable or unwilling doctrine

Answer 11

Will the state from which terrorist operate suppress them on behalf of the victim state?

If yes: victim state cannot use force
If no: use of force is lawful