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17 Cards in this Set
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What do many identify as the shift between new terrorism and old terrorism?
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9/11!
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Why is it difficult to define terrorism?
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Changes throughout time to continually reflect what it is felt to represent at that time.
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What three factors are agreed upon that must be a part of terrorism?
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- Requires threat or use of force
- Impact on those that aren't immediately affected by the event - Is political- no personal/financial gain |
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Where did the term 'terrorism' originate?
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'Terreur' from the French Revolution
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Although the idea of terrorism extends far back, when did the idea of 'modern' terrorism originate?
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1968
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Name two landmark events in the dawn of modern terrorism
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- Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) hijacking El-al aircraft in 1968
-Actions at 1972 Munich Olympics |
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What was the significance of these first terrorist acts?
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- Aftermath was televised, spread through mass media
- Counter-Terrorism? How does anyone react? What do they do? |
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Name some characteristics of modern terrorist groups
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- Hierarchical in structure
- Doesn't involve just domestic issues - Perpetrators often actually have a high level of education - Influenced heavily by religion - Role of publicity is important, want to draw attention to their cause |
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True or False
Studies show that a primary cause for terrorist acts is insanity. |
FALSE
Studies actually show it is often a rational choice |
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Name possible motivators for terrorist activity
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- Belief in a nationalistic or ideological cause
- Social Disadvantages - A "tipping point" that causes them to join a group of terrorists - External Factors - Social pressure |
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How is globalization aiding terrorism?
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Open Technology
More oppurtunity for propaganda Open Economy Fundraising, moving money Open Society Easier to hide people |
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After decolonization, many weak and unstable states were formed, what resulted from this?
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States with artificial borders and complex, multi ethnic socities
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During the cold war, war was often 'inter-state'. What about in the 1990s post-Cold War?
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INTRA-state
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Name the three varieties of failed states
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- Failed (already fucked)
- Failing (it is inevitable that they are fucked) - Fragile (on their way to being fucked if they're not careful) |
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What are some characteristics of First Generation Peace Ops, AKA Classical Peacekeeping
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Consent, neutrality, NO violence.
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What are some characteristics of Second Generation Peace Ops, AKA Peacebuilding
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Existed Post-Cold War, with a wide range of civilian and military activity.
Not as much focus on neutrality and consent. |
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Some characteristics of 3rd generation peace ops?
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Began after 9/11. Marked by widespread use of military intervention and force
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