also includes the definition of an individual who was part of or supporting Taliban or al Qaeda forces, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United states or its coalition partners. One example of someone who may be deemed as such is a person who was involved in the September 11th attacks because they wouldn’t have hijacked these planes if they weren’t supporters of Taliban or al Qaeda forces. Moreover, another example of someone who may be deemed as such is someone…
The Central Intelligence Agency defines that terrorism means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents. In the same definition, international terrorism refers to terrorism involving the territory or the citizens of more than one country (CIA). The Federal Bureau of Investigations explains that, "terrorism involves in violent acts or acts dangerous to human life that violate federal or state law (FBI). There…
The purpose of this qualitative research study is to assess the impact of Intelligence reform on the Global War on Terror. The research question is as follows: ??What is the impact of post-September 11th, 2001, intelligence reform on the Global War on Terror?? Secondary research questions might include: ?What is the impact of post-September 11th, 2001, emphasis on human intelligence on the Global War on Terror?? As well, another avenue of research could include: ?What is the impact of…
isolated. As an anonymous member of Reddit’s r/Islam community states, “though Islam is a peaceful religion, not all Muslims support peace.” One of those few was Osama bin Laden, commonly known as America’s prime adversary. He and his organization, Al Qaeda, took responsibility for atrocities committed against the American people, atrocities like the September 11th attacks, one of the nation’s darkest days. However, in the 1970’s and 80’s, the United States itself funded bin Laden and his…
Since the events on September 11, 2001, there have been 20 known terrorist plots against New York City. Meaning that, on average, there has been one or two attempted terrorist attacks every year in New York City. These plots were meant to cause economic and social destruction at specific points around New York City. Most of these attacks were set in places such as subways, airports, synagogues, and important business places. With the attacks at these places, there could have been many thousands…
Leading a dangerous terrorist group to cause thousands of innocent deaths, Osama Bin Laden, was the former leader of, Al Qaeda. Osama Bin Laden led many terrorist attacks which caused carnage around the world and forced an increase of security at major events and airports. Osama Bin Laden was very dangerous and one of his interests was to help his organization obtain attention. He was born on March 10, 1957 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was born into a very wealthy family with 51 other…
skyscraper. At first people thought it was an accident, but realized it wasn’t as another plane crashed into the skyscraper’s twin. Who was responsible for this act of terror? It was in fact Osama bin Laden, the leader of a terrorist group known as Al Qaeda. Osama bin Laden’s beliefs led to his hatred of America, his attacks on America, and ultimately caused his death. Here is a look at Osama’s family background. Osama’s father, Mohammed bin Laden started life in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a…
I. Introduction The images of the al-Qaeda attacks on September 11, 2001 are some of the most powerful in propaganda history. Using "passenger airplanes as missiles," al-Qaeda targeted the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and a field in Somerset, Pennsylvania (Oxford). It seemed to the public the United States faced a massive crisis of national security, and, consequently, an impending war. Of course, public chaos was inevitable, and propaganda was necessary…
from the method in which terrorist related attack were delivered prior to and on 9/11. Terrorism networks now rely more on technology, self-radicalization and decentralization in reaching their objectives. For instance, during the War in Iraq, al Qaeda used intermediaries to spread its propaganda. ISIS has taken social networking to an entirely different level as a recruiting method and for soliciting contributions. They have exploited the use of Twitter and social networking in furtherance…
towards the Middle East for years, but the recent conception and rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, has garnered a new caliber of attention. Gaining notoriety for their barbaric acts and militant extremism, ISIL is edging out al-Qaeda as the most powerful jihadi organization. The threats stemming from the existence of such a group reverberate far beyond the immediate Arab nations; ISIL is attracting people from all walks of life, including Americans, to join their ranks.…