State-sponsored terrorism

The information on the iPhone could lead to other terrorists around the world. The San Berdarndino attack was the deadliest attack in the United States since the 9/11 attack. After the 9/11 attacks there were major changes to help keep people safe and this might be a time that new “upgrades” need to be put in place just as they were after the 9/11 attacks. However, there is no way to know for sure…

Can the Christian faith be seen as a contributor to more peaceful environment? With that question in mind, I’m articulating some of the important resources for creating and sustaining the culture of peace by eradicating violence. I am not, however, trying to argue that Christianity doesn’t endorse violence or at least historically, less associated with violence than any other religions in the world. This argument is neither necessary or relevant to my point. Arguments about religion, God and…

Deconstructing Terrorism: An Analysis of the Secular Premise of Suicide Bombings in the Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism by Robert Pape This study on terrorism will define the primarily secular motivations for suicide bombers and other terrorists to strategically oppose foreign occupation of their country in the data collected in Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism by Robert Pape. Traditionally, the use of terrorism has been propagandized by western…

During severe conflict, what is the effect when societies experience misery? You can either suffer or take advantage of the challenge. Some answer the call, whereas the others step up, dressing in national colors and chanting patriotic slogans. Some see violence as the right path to power instead of civilizing disagreements in a peaceful manner. The first step to identify someone who sees violence as the best option, is coming to realization that the person is mean-spirited, aggressive, and…

The use of the Internet for Terrorist Purpose is a problem that is growing very rapidly. The internet has become an important way of influencing people about terrorism and terrorists. Terrorists use the internet as a base to recruit and identify as well as train members. By using the internet, they are able to plan terrorist attacks, take in and transfer funds, a form of propaganda and gathering in information for terrorist purposes. There are many benefits for the use of the internet however…

nowhere seems to be able to avoid these and other violent acts committed by both the state and its civilians. As such, a great deal of research has gone into understanding this violence, where it comes from, and how best to combat it in an attempt to free this world of its grip. One said violence that is at the forefront of this research today is terrorism, and how best to combat it. The fight against terrorism--also known as counterterrorism--is crucial to examine as it can either increase or…

(Juergensmeyer 2003, 5). Threat to this identity is one of the causes of religious violence and terrorism (Juergensmeyer 2003, 7). The conventional belief around religion is that it should be a safe abode where we can hide ourselves when we pass through challenges of life (Juergensmeyer 2003, 5). However, religion has provided the basis for motivation, planning and execution of violence and terrorism (Juergensmeyer 2003, 5). Religion has been used to justify evil acts, and has been used as a…

Terrorist a Villain or a Hero? War exists, terrorism exists and they will continue. Just War is a doctrine used by nations such as the United States that justifies war. When there are horrendous acts occurring on or by people it can be morally implied to go to war. A war that is deemed as moral is widely supported as a country is fighting for what they believe in. Laurie Calhoun’s perspective is that terrorists also use the Just War Theory. She states that “both parties to every conflict…

how do failed and failing states facilitate terrorism, one would have to first assess if they if fact do promote terrorism. It is my perception that they do not, based on the many readings and briefings that I have done or attended. However, failing or failed states are contributing factors in some cases if the conditions are just right, but they are not the breeding ground that one might think. What failed and failing states do is create a perfect environment for terrorism to spawn and flourish…

Terrorists. We all know what the meaning of the word means. The FBI started investigating a shooting in San Bernardino, California and recently found the shooters phone and they need Apple to hack into it. Yet, Apple to refusing to hack into it. Why? The issue of “Apple V.S The FBI” is should Apple create a program that can break into a terrorist phone. This is an issue because this could solve many terrorist problems but could also compromise the personal info and safety of Apple customers.…