State-sponsored terrorism

psychological issues. One limitation is that it does not put the nature of terrorism in context, meaning that the incident can be interpreted as an act of violence rather than an act of terrorism. This is simply because both acts of violence are extremely alike on the surface. The distinction that sets an act of violence apart from an act of terrorism is the motive. These articles searches to further understand the psychological effects terrorism can have on children, as the researchers…

terrorism is that exceedingly dangerous, supremely complicated, military-grade attacks will definitely not be of the capabilities of terrorist groups anywhere in the world. But, in most cases, terrorists never wanted that at all. Most terrorist organizations see the world like they need to disturb it, not destroy it. While terrorism in general has seen an increase in occurrences in the U.S. in general, no terrorist…

Terrorism is a crime which seems to be on the rise. Many people have become a victim to such acts and there seems to be no solution in sight. This paper will discuss what investigators need to know about terrorism as well as some of the interviewing techniques used to battle this crime. The paper will also attempt to explain what terrorist know about the workings of law enforcement. Investigating Terrorism Society today can agree that the need for law enforcement is one of the highest…

Improvements in Surveillance The article “A Surveillance Society” by William E Thompson and Joseph V. Hickey illustrates how the need for constant surveillance has created new technologies that are always improving. The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States prompted the growing trend in surveillance and the technology used to monitor citizens both publicly and privately. Police and the military use impressive high tech surveillance devices such as video scanners, electronic ankle…

press conferences, was the request for the public to come forward if they had any photographs or video’s taken before, during or immediately after the bombings. By the end of Monday, the 15th April, US State politicians and the media were quite clearly stating that the bombings were an ‘act of terrorism’, however President Obama was choosing his words carefully at this point of time and only stated “We will find out who did this. We’ll find out why they did this. Any responsible individuals,…

Bad kids get no shiny dangerous toys. Guns are available everywhere for purchase, that we all can agree on. The argument that the two political parties are still debating on is “criminals right”. Should people on the NO-FLY list should be able to buy a gun. When someone is placed on the "no-fly list", it is usually because they have done something severely wrong for the FBI to make that executive decision. Any person with a criminal record should not be allowed to buy a firearm. We all may have…

Tara Cornelius Mr. Edwards Modern World History 27 December 2016 ISIS Terrorism ISIS, the infamous sunni muslim terror organization, is a name heard frequently on the news. The group came to prominence after the the civil war in Syria. Once apart of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda led by Osama Bin Laden, ISIS has split off into its own entity in hopes of creating a Caliphate containing all the muslims of the world. Their response to people who do not identify with their muslim ideals…

According to statement by Senate Judiciary Committee before the House Armed Services Committee, cyber terrorism is on rapid increase, and involves illegal attack or threats of attacks against computer software and hardware, networks, and the information stored on them, which aim to daunt government or its people from achieving their political, social, and economic objectives. In the United States, cyber terrorism poses a serious threat to the economy, infrastructure, national security and the…

achieve their ultimate goal. Terrorism holds no difference in this sense. It is an act that is carried out by those motivated for what they view as something bigger in their eyes. There are various opinions and views on the acts of terrorism. Some are in understanding while others are in outrage and view this topic as solely one-sided. Regardless of ones opinion on the matter, it is important to understand all sides of what can motivate individuals on acts of terrorism as well as what could draw…

Terrorism is a constant concern for the world. Many wonder when the next terrorist attack is going to occur. Since nobody knows when the next attack will happen, Americans need to prepare for the possibility of future attacks. Terrorist attacks are more prevalent now than in the last decade. Therefore, the United States needs to improve and add to its security regulations. Preserving American lives should be one of the United States’ top priorities. Barack Obama has put much thought into…