The Continuum Between Terrorism And Terrorism

Ever since 9/11 when both World Trade Center buildings were attacked by an Islamic Group, attacks by Islamic Terrorist on U.S. soil have been less of a threat than Domestic Terrorists. Domestic Terrorism has been shown these passed for years but yet again most of these cases have not been classified as acts of Domestic Terrorism they most likely fall into the category. Now the definition of Domestic Terrorism is basically "the committing of terrorist acts in the perpetrator 's own country against their fellow citizens". Now personally I don 't know how our government is working with these popular cases like Charlottesville, Las Vegas, and a new that just happened recently actually two but I 'll just say one, the New York attack that

But even if they are not intertwined in an immediate and direct contractual way, the reality appears to be that drug trafficking and terrorism in an organized sense is very much present, and that organizational sense alone means that is in many cases organized criminal behavior by those involved in it, whether it is Cosa Nostra or the Russian mafia or anybody like that engaged in it or not. Drug trafficking and terrorism are illegal, clandestine activities and they have a number of common needs: the acquisition of weapons, the maintaining of anonymity, hiding assets, keeping a steady flow of cash, and they both have found their hands strengthened through the ability to operate transnationally. It is important to bear in mind for

Both terrorist and transnational organized criminal groups utilize illegal activities to further their agendas and increase their coffers. Some of the methods employed are: kidnapping, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Recently these two groups have begun working together to accomplish their goals. There has been evidence that organized crime groups have provided logistical support to terrorists (Rollins & Wyler, 2013). The collaboration of these two groups strengthens both groups exponentially. But the organized crime groups, on most occasions, do not share the same ideological views as the terrorist groups. They are in it for the money, and sometimes the risk of working with terrorists is too high.

There are seven forms of transnational criminality, Illicit drug trafficking, Money laundering, Infiltration of legal business, Computer crime, Illicit arms trafficking, Traffic in persons, and Destruction of cultural property (Adler, “et.al”, 2013) . Illicit drug trafficking is an extremely lucrative endeavor creating billions of dollars in benefit that terrorist organizations can without much of a stretch take advantage of. The links between international terrorist organizations and drug trafficking differs incredibly from organization to organization (Clarke, 2016). Terrorists entail cash for their operations. The drug trade gives simple access to vast assets. The Taliban have supported their terrorist undertakings activities from the boundless

There are seven forms of transnational criminality are Illicit drug trafficking, Money laundering, Infiltration of legal business, Computer crime, Illicit arms trafficking, Traffic in persons, and Destruction of cultural property. Illicit drug trafficking is a very lucrative enterprise producing billions of dollars in profit that terrorist organizations can without much of a stretch take advantage of. The ties between international terrorist organizations and drug trafficking changes incredibly from organization to organization (Clarke, 2016). For instance, the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), otherwise known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, is emphatically attached to drug trafficking in Colombia.

war and terrorism are equally alarming, however, the ambiguity affiliated with terrorism generates continual fear and uneasiness. The map displaying countries with and without nuclear capabilities provided thought-provoking knowledge. I was especially surprised to learn that the number of countries which have either eliminated any and all nuclear material, or were non-nuclear altogether. Learning that Pakistan, China, and India are expanding their nuclear armory, was chilling. Viewing the graph which presented the number of Americans who lost their lives fighting in wars, put everything in perspective. I certainly understand the reason why the United States possesses nuclear weapons, but I cannot declare the same for some of the other

Homegrown terrorism or domestic terrorism is commonly associated with violent acts committed by citizens or permanent residents of a state against their own people or property within that state without foreign influence in an effort to instill fear on a population or government as a tactic designed to advance political, religious, or ideological objectives.

The problem encountered within my research is the connection between Drug Trafficking Organizations and Transnational Terror Organizations. The problem this poses is the potential threat to the United States in terms of the two organizations working in conjunction with one another and what this would entail for national security. What remains to be seen within the research question is how the two are defined or if there are even connections between the two. Within the articles of research, there are two different theories that are seen. One is the theory that the Drug trafficking organizations are in partnership with terror groups for drug smuggling as well as providing drugs. The other is that Terror groups are engaged in business with drug

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What is terrorism? Although, it is simple to say that a terrorist is a person who inflicts terror onto people some people often confuse the, true, definition of a terrorist with the one portrayed in the media. In the media, the definition of a terrorist is often altered. The alterations of what a terrorist is changed from a person who commits acts of terror in pursuit of political aims into people with brown skin and Hijabs completing everyday tasks. These misconceptions have lead to racism and sexism among the citizens in the United States. The true definition of a terrorist is “a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in pursuit of political aims.” The definition is simple, but the fact is some

While Australia is often target by the charity paradox, Svante Cornell’s research demonstrates how organized crime is responsible for the financing of terrorism. With a focus on the narcotics of this section, Cornell demonstrates how the global drug trade has resulted in the financing of Terrorism. He argues that following 9/11 and really the increase in globalization it has become easier for drugs to be traded around the world, resulting in increased funds for terrorist groups and operations. (Cornell, 211. 2007)

The convergence or nexus between terrorist groups and transnational crime has its foundation on the symbiotic link between the two. The convergence entails a dynamic that allows both entities to benefit financially. This convergence, which entails long-term and short-term agreements, exists along a continuum and its aim is to exchange expertise such as counterfeiting, bomb-making or money laundering, or operational support that enhances access to the smuggling routes (Piazza 299). A study carried out by the Library of Congress regarding criminal and terrorist organizations realized that the convergence between the two entities comes in three wide blueprints. The first form of contact between terrorist and criminal organizations is alliances of mutual benefit. In this

Have you ever had a fear for your family, your town, your country, or your world. How about the fear to have everything taken from you, destroyed, and not caring if it has hurt you or not? What about your fear and pain is, and can be someone else’s happiness? The fear of you being terrorized? That is terrorism. Someone else bringing fear and terrorizing you. That is a terrorist’s goal. Terrorism is common and is very difficult to stop. The government promises protection for the people, and their home, but they can not give that protection if they can not stop terrorism. Terrorism needs to stop to protect the live of the people, and their country.

The nature of terrorism and the goals associated with a terrorist attack make it a very broad term, and terrorism can take many forms. “Terrorism is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations as “the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives” (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85).” (Federal Bureau of Investigation Counterterrorism Division, 2005, p. iv) The definition from the Code of Federal Regulations identifies certain elements that are always present in a terrorist attack: the unlawful use of force or violence, a victim, and a political or social objective.

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion ... People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love… ...For love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”(Linton) This is a quote inspired/taken from Mandela, and then tweeted in a series by former President Barrack Obama following a terrorism rally in Charlottesville that took place August 2017. Terrorism in America is seen as foreigners coming into the country and causing an uproar that includes countless deaths and injuries; however, terrorism is already here. Terrorism and terrorist acts happen because of actual citizens in the United States of America, yet people are not seeing them as acts of terrorism. The Collin’s English Dictionary states the definition of terrorism is, “the act of terrorizing; use of force or threats to demoralize, intimidate, and subjugate, esp. such use as a political weapon or policy”(Collins English Dictionary). By this definition, school shootings, riots that cause destruction, and attacks by American citizens on other innocent citizens is an act of terrorism. Terrorism is meant to make a statement. While some terrorism is done out of spite by a mentally disturbed person with erotic thoughts, some attacks are done to cause an uproar and to scare a population, and others are thought out due to the desire of wanted change in society (typically due to ideals derived from teachings