Week 10: War and Terror Flashcards
To most people, for what reason can there be a just war?
To liberate a large group of people from a small group of people to prevent suffering or ongoing suffering
Why has war become a default response?
No negotiations at attempts to find alternatives
What are the six reasons that a war can be just?
- Just cause
- Last resort
- Declared by a proper authority
- Possessing the right intention
- Reasonable chance of success
- End being proportional to the means
Who led and funded 9/11?
Led: Al-Qaida
Funded: Osama Bin Laden
Why was 9/11 such a shocking act of terror?
It was a symbolic attack on the US government which disrupted the American public
Why does the US have an odd and mixed relationship with Afghanistan?
When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, the US and Bin Laden supported its resistance
After defeating the Soviets, why was Afghanistan bitter?
The US used Afghanistan as a site for a proxy war. Once they left, the nation descended into civil war
What were Osama Bin Laden’s justification for issuing a jihad?
Bin Laden believed that the US was unjust, criminal, and tyrannical
How do Islamists treat Osama Bin Laden?
Islamists treat Bin Laden as a hero and godfather
What four principles does Osama Bin Laden reference in his justification for terrorism?
- Lesser of two evils
- Principle of reciprocity
- Guilt by association
- Success of insurgency
Explain the ‘lesser of two evils’ in Osama Bin Laden’s justification for suicide bombing
Suicide bombing is better than living under oppression
Explain ‘principle of reciprocity’ in Osama Bin Laden’s justification for jihad?
Eye for an eye. Retaliation follows the principle of reciprocity and that Muslims are on the defensive rather than offensive side
Explain ‘guilty by association’ in Osama Bin Laden’s justification for jihad?
In the past, the US has supported people and groups like Saddam Hussein and the Saudi Royal who are not known for democracy or human rights. US shares the blame
Explain ‘success of insurgency’ in Osama Bin Laden’s justification for jihad?
Insurgency is a successful form of military strategy. Similar to Afghanisatn vs Soviet Union, and Vietnam vs US
Put simply, why is the war in Gaza such a contentious issue?
Both Hamas and Israel have done wrongdoing.
However, Palestine tends to be favoured since they have significantly more deaths than Israel
