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America and Terrorism, 2005.
A look at the argument that America contributes to terrorism through the examination of various events throughout history.
2,026 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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Although most Americans have argued that the United States is a helper in world crisis, closer examination shows that the United States of America is a supporter of violence throughout the world. This paper contends that with the extensive support the U.S. gives to Israel, the support of supplied weapons to Suharto's seizure of power in Indonesia, the use of depleted uranium and white phosphorus as weapons, the lack of timely intervention in Rwanda, false justification for the occupation of Iraq, harsh foreign policies and the related fatalities, the United States of America remains a terrorist country.
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Arms Sales
Chemical Weapons
Indonesia
The Iran-Iraq War
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Rwanda
United States' Occupation of Iraq
War in Afghanistan
Panama
Gulf War
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"The United States' international arms sales were measured at over 3 billion in 2003. Since September 11, 2001 the United States has lifted the sanctions imposed in 1998 on Pakistan and India in an effort to gain allies. Since then "Pakistan and India have benefited from billions of dollars in new military aid, training, and weaponry" (Barrigan, Hartung, Heffel. June 2005). Although the argument could be made that international arms sales is economically beneficial for the United States, selling weapons to countries considered to be undemocratic, with less than standard Human Rights records, contributes to terrorism."
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America's War on Terror, 2006.
This paper examines America's ongoing battle in fighting worldwide terrorism.
1,528 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper analyzes America's position regarding global terror and questions whether U.S. wars foster worldwide hatred of Americans. The writer of this paper contends that the ongoing U.S. war on terrorism is misguided and can only promise more terrorism as a result. This paper examines the fundamentals of terrorism, which need to be understood as a means of waging warfare, usually adopted by those who possess significant strategic and militaristic shortcomings. This paper details President Bush's stance on terrorism, which became clear at the September 2002 national debate. In his speech, of which various portions of the text are cited in this paper, Bush laid out what he believed to be the primary function of the U.S. government. While many people have applauded Bush's active policy against terrorism and supported his reasoning behind the war in Iraq, there are those, like former president Jimmy Carter who feel differently. This paper touches on Carter's 2002 speech in which the former presidents brought up a number of problems he had with the movement towards Iraq. This paper also discusses the manner in which the Bush administration has chosen a particular perspective, that is intended to justify the employment of the U.S. military as a tool in rooting out terrorism.
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"Not everyone has been as enchanted by Bush's war on terrorism as Charles Colson. Jimmy Carter, in his speech to the Nobel committee in December of 2002 brought up a number of the problems he sees with the movement towards Iraq as an aspect of the war on terrorism. He quotes Ralph Bunche as having said, "To suggest that war can prevent war is a base play on words and a despicable form of warmongering." A more concrete objection is the continued unilateral actions of the United States under the Bush regime. He states, "If we accept the premise that the United Nations is the best avenue for maintenance of peace, then the carefully considered decisions of the United Nations Security Council must be enforced." This is a criticism of Bush's continued assertion that the United States needs to continue working through the United Nations, while simultaneously operating without its support."
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The Effects of Terrorism on America, 2007.
A debate on national security and civil liberty post September 11.
1,473 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11 on America. It highlights the marked increase in national security. The paper claims that many aspects of the terrorism prevention paradigm have ignited passionate debate among scholars and commentators who argue from both the civil liberties and national security perspectives. The paper expands on literature emphasizing this debate.
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"By the first anniversary of the September 11th attacks, administration officials had become increasingly concerned about the risk of additional attacks on American soil, and thus began focusing on individuals who the government knew had trained in Bin Ladin's camps (Chesney 2003). Top officials directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to take preventive action, thus arrests were made, not on charges of conspiracy to commit terrorist acts, but rather on charges of providing "material support" to a designated foreign terrorist organization (DFTO), which was in violation of 18 U.S.C. (section) 2339B (Chesney 2003). Once little known and rarely employed, Section 2339B has rapidly become a central element of the government's 9/11 terrorism prevention paradigm because it "chokes off the flow of cash, weapons, and other resources to DFTO's," thereby interfering in their ability to engage in violence (Chesney 2003). Thus, Section 2339B acts similar to an embargo on foreign terrorist groups, however the material support law has an additional capacity for prevention, which critics view as a thorn in constitutional issues (Chesney 2003)."
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A 'Global War against Terrorism' and Social Movements in America, 2002.
Discusses anti-war social movements in North America, focusing on the United States' all-out war on terrorism.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper begins with an analysis of an on-line article that refers to the American "attack" on terrorism. The article assumes an anti-war stance and this essay examines the social movements of anti-war sentiments in relation to this particular article, as well as in relation to other anti-war movements in America. It is a sociological analysis of social collectives, and describes both American and Canadian anti-war movements, with direct reference to U.S. military and politics.
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Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, 2004.
A study of the development of international terrorism and counter terrorism, both in general and specifically, since the events of September 11th, 2001.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 39.95
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This paper focuses on the way counter terrorism and terrorism have changed since 9/11 and the growing role of the U.S. It also looks at the development of 'modern' terrorism and the possible consequences of the continuing War on Terror. It debates whetherr or not September 11th, 2001 can be seen as a day that changed the face of terrorism. It also discusses how since the invasion of Afghanistan, terrorist attacks have become more numerous and high profile although their basic purpose remains the same, to gain attention. It puts forward the view that what has changed about terrorism since 9/11 is the amount of media attention it now controls.
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"As well as presenting a recent point of reference for terrorist activity, the conflicts in Palestine and Northern Ireland also show two different ways of dealing with the problem, certain aspects of which have been adopted by the United States. In the case of Britain and Northern Ireland, the conflict is one of territory and security for those who want British rule. In Palestine and Israel however, the situation is based purely on territory. This difference in the foundation for the terrorist action seems to have dictated the way in which terrorism has been dealt with. Because of the presence of British citizens in Northern Ireland, and the small section of society that is involved in the unrest , it has been British policy in recent years to try and settle the situation through political sanctions and increased security measures to prevent terrorism."
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"Terror" in the Mind of God: A Study of Terrorism, 2005.
This paper studies the dangerous influence that religion has on some believers-- an influence that ignites terrorism.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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Using Mark Juergensmeyer's book "Terror in the Mind of God" as a reference, this paper examines how religion sometimes influences its believers in such an extreme way that they turn to terrorism in the name of God. The paper examines the origins of terrorism, cultures of violence and the future of terrorism.
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"Juergensmeyer's ideas discussed in the book go against what most criminological theories of crime causation tell us. Rational Choice theory, which is the theory used almost exclusively in today's criminal justice field, believes that criminals choose to commit crime by weighing the potential benefits versus the potential risks. (Siegal, 107). This assumption that offenders make a rational informed decision affects crime prevention strategies (Siegal, 129). The religious terrorist, however, is in a cosmic frame of mind where moral religious values override any sense of legal right or wrong."
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History of Terrorism, 2004.
This paper discusses the history of terrorism from ancient to modern times.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This article looks at the history of terrorism from ancient to modern times. The writer defines terrorism and its roots. The writer also discusses different types of terrorism: state terrorism and non-state terrorism. The paper looks at the many forms of terrorism.
Brief Historical Overview of Terrorism
Introduction and Purpose
Definition of Terrorism
Purpose
Brief History of Terrorism
Roots of Terrorism
Ancient History
Modern History
Types of Terrorism
State Terrorism
Non-State Terrorism
Responding to Terrorism
Identifying Proper Targets
Conclusions
Works Cited
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"Any academic definition of terrorism would refer to a violent act omitted by individuals or a group not during a war undertaken in order to achieve a political goal. Modern forms of political terrorism became popular ... "
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Terrorism, 2002.
Defines and examines terrorism as a political activity, focusing on America's response after 911.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper examines the political activity of terrorism. It begins by defining terrorism as violence or the threat of violence to cause fear in the civilian population. It then examines Al-Qaeda and the fact that its attack on the World Trade Center caused its defeat by forcing America to act decisively.
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Protecting Ourselves against Terrorism, 2007.
An analysis of the consequences of terrorism and attempts to protect ourselves against terrorism.
2,995 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper discusses the way the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack has affected people's ability to discuss terrorism dispassionately. The paper begins by defining terrorism and then presents some possible causes of terrorism. The paper suggests the United States' responsibility in dealing with terrorism and gives the writer's personal view on the issue.
Table of Contents:
Causes of Terrorism
What is Terrorism?
Protecting Ourselves from Terrorism- a) Follow International Law
Protecting Ourselves from Terrorism- b) Domestic Measures
Conclusions
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"Terrorism is such a misused word that one person's terrorist is another ones freedom fighter. Bin Laden and his criminal gang were described as 'Mujahideen- the Holy Warriors' by the western media and their indiscriminate terrorist attacks during soviet occupation and pro-soviet Afghan government days were projected as freedom struggle and acts of bravery. The international politics has thus not permitted building a formal definition. The United States Congress has defined [22 U.S.C. [sections] 2656 f(d)(1)-(2) (1994)] "terrorism" as "premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents"; "international terrorism" is defined as "terrorism involving citizens or the territory of more than 1 country" [Reisman, 1999]. This definition does not consider state terrorism or state sponsored terrorism, which is often the case, as international terrorism often requires a hideout and a sympathetic or covertly supporting state."
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War on Terrorism vs. the Bill of Rights, 2002.
Argues that America's new laws to counter terrorism are a breach of the Fourth Amendment.
1,223 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper argues that the U.S. Department of Defense and other branches of the federal government capitalized on the fear of another terrorist attack, by erecting a series of security measures since September 11. The most notable of these is the USA PATRIOT Act (HR-3162), passed in October of 2001 which stands for ?Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism.? The paper explains that the USA PATRIOT Act permits wiretapping without judicial orders, deportation of legal residents of the United States based on suspicion, secret searches of citizens? offices and homes and measures. The paper argues that many of the permissible acts included in the USA PATRIOT Act are discriminatory and that there is nothing ?patriotic? about violating Fourth Amendment rights or stripping ordinary citizens from their basic civil liberties. The paper shows that these bills and laws offer a lot of power to the FBI, the police and to other governmental bodies. millions of Americans are still willingly surrendering their personal rights and freedoms in favor of a false sense of security. Finally, the paper argues that the aura of paranoia that currently pervades the United States fuels the fascist-like measures supported by Attorney General Ashcroft, measures which have far-reaching implications for American citizens.
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"The problem with this approach is that the civil rights of American citizens, legal residents, and visitors is violated. Most Americans would be willing to undergo enhanced security checks at airports. In fact, Gore Vidal, in his article ?The New War on Freedom,? cites a CNN/Times poll conducted a few days after the terrorist attacks of September 11 which showed that 74% of people believe ?it would be necessary for Americans to give up some of their personal freedoms,? (Vidal). However, in the wake of the terrorist attacks, the federal government was able to sneak the USA PATRIOT act by Congress and the American people. Without protest, Americans are giving up their power to law enforcement agencies, under the assumption that some loss of freedom is necessary."
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Terrorism Policy, 2008.
This paper looks at definitions of terrorism and their effects on terrorism policies.
944 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper discusses how a terrorism policy is contingent upon the definition of terrorism prevalent at a given time and looks at the terrorism policies of the past. The paper discusses the serious implications for how we define the word terrorism. The paper also explains that, used too broadly, the definition can limit the ability of legitimate guerrilla organizations to fight oppressive regimes, but used too restrictively, it can make a nation vulnerable to unforeseen attacks.
From the Paper
"The issue of global terrorism has become a major public concern in the past decade or so and particularly since the attacks of September 11, 2001. It is a natural response to terrorist attacks and activity that governments and lawmakers will attempt to formulate policies to deal with the problem. It seems logical to conclude that without clear and consistent sets of policies and procedures to deal with such a multi-faceted and complex problem, it will not be possible to effectively combat it or fight it on almost any coherent level."
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Mutating Forms of Terrorism, 2006.
This paper discusses different definitions and types of terrorism.
988 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 24.95
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In this article, the writer notes that to understand terrorism, one may simply delve into its meaning, however, the term has changed throughout the years to have different meanings. Therefore, an examination of the various typologies of terrorism may help understand the concept better. Also, the writer points out that understanding the tactics used by terrorists can clarify its basic forms. The writer maintains that there has been an increase in media focus on terrorism for western society since the events of 9/11. The purposes of these events are complicated with no clear answers. In fact, defining the term terrorism is difficult for politicians, scholars and the military, especially since terrorism has changed over the years. The writer looks at the contexts of terrorism, definitions of terrorism and then discusses various typologies.
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Introduction
Contexts of Terrorism
Defining Terrorism
Typologies of Terrorism
Tactics of Terrorism
Summary
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"The media can easily sensationalize acts of violence. By using the term terrorism they attract the attention of the public. Therefore, the media to simply gain viewers can overuse the term. The media can use criminal activity and refer to it as terrorist related. Except in times of conflict or government repression, all terrorism involves criminal activity. Usually innocent people are killed or seriously injured intentionally which carries criminal connotation throughout the world. In some countries government repression is done by terrorist modes to control the people. Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq through terror much like Joseph Stalin did in the Soviet Union. Religion usually plays a prominent role as groups feel they must purify the world with a cause that involves destruction to certain people. Religion like most other factors has changed the context of terrorism throughout the years."
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International Terrorism, 2006.
This paper looks at how, in order to fight terrorism and prevent acts of terrorism, we must create a comprehensive definition of terrorism.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 5 sources, £ 67.95
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This paper addresses the problem in creating a comprehensive definition of terrorism, noting that defining terrorism more clearly is a beginning point for further discussion. How the term is defined can determine what solutions are offered. International terrorism creates particular problems because what is seen as terrorism in one context or by one particular observer may not be seen that way by another.
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"Terrorism is a label for various forms of political violence directed at a civilian population by a non-military group trying to spread terror in order to force some political end. Americans more and more use the term as short-hand for attacks by Muslim groups, but terrorism around the world may have nothing to do with a specific religious group or political structure at all. The target of terrorism has often been the West, but terrorism can be directed at any regime that some group wants to influence. The approach taken is to frighten the populace in order to force the government to capitulate to some demand, even to the extent of demanding a complete change not merely of leadership but of the very form of government and of political ideology."
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Terrorism and Transnational Crime, 2005.
This paper is a literature review of terrorism pre and post 9/11, the relationship of money laundering to terrorism using the Colombian narco-traffickers as a model and the relationship of transnational crime and terrorism.
4,120 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 52 sources, MLA, £ 76.95
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This paper explains that the literature states the necessity of extending the scope of terrorism to include related trends of drug-trafficking, organized crime and unlawful migration to America because these trends serve as breeding grounds to terroristS who have been looking for newer ways to broaden the terrorist funding base. The author points out that the literature indicates that the methodology adopted by the drug mafia in Columbia, to distribute their narcotics at the global level and subsequently to use that money to fund organizations creating civil unrest, has been adopted by the terrorists in the Middle East. The paper relates that literature discusses the actions taken by global institutions at the forefront of global anti-money laundering administration and reviews some fundamentals of the critical anti-money laundering law, such as the constant attrition of confidentiality and the obligation of augmented necessities of carefulness.
Table of Contents
Terrorism
Analysis of Literature on Terrorism Pre-Post 9/11
Money Laundering
Relationship between the Colombian Narco-Traffickers and Colombian Insurgency
Trans-national Organized Crime and Terrorism
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"Michael Reisman (1999) gives a fair review of the past and the present actions and procedures of calculated and politically provoked violent non-government groups. Many critics have questioned the unwillingness of the American courts to prosecute terrorist activities that have taken place outside American grounds. Michael reviews the reasons behind the reluctance of the American courts to take legal action in these scenarios. He also reviews the dilemma of the incompetent countries whose soil has been exploited as a foundation for terrorist training and terrorist activities against other countries, particularly the United States. Similarly, Peter Chalk (1998) reviews a number of terrorist events which could have resulted in greater understanding and classification of terrorism and the fundamentals that serve as driving forces for terrorist acts. He concludes his study by creating a model for responding to terrorist actions within the customs of political and social legality."
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