[SOLVED] M1D2: What Kind of Terrorists are They?

This activity addresses module outcome 3. Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

MO3: Explain why the term terrorism is oftentimes used in a pejorative manner, despite the definitions we work with actually strive for objectivity. (CO1)

Respond to the following:

It is clear that historical circumstances and social context have had a powerful impact on the ways in which the term terrorism has been used. Often, it is used pejoratively as a political label. Yet, we know that many of terrorism’s actual practitioners have never shied away from its use. They have tended to be unapologetic about terrorism and justify it as being necessary.

Expanding upon your M1D1 discussion, explore the characteristics of terrorism that lend themselves toward pejorative connotations. Then define terrorism objectively, as a kind of ‘war-fighting strategy,’ enabling materially- or numerically-weaker forces to confront civil societies, and powerful nations and armies, through the use of ‘force-multipliers’ and the strategies and tactics of ‘asymmetric warfare’. Finally, discuss the traits that you would look for if you were building a terrorism database. What kinds of events would you include in the database? Which ones would you exclude?
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Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using the SPS Default Discussion Rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.

Also Read: [Solved] Theory of Terrorism