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    terrorist organizations such as al-Shabaab and al-Qaeda have been dominated by irregular warfare, which has spawned numerous military and academic studies regarding irregular warfare. In cases such as Somalia, Afghanistan, and other global hotbeds for terrorism, the U.S. has refined the way irregular warfare is conducted. The three irregular warfare activities listed above (stability operations, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism) have led front pages since Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. COIN, in

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    of harm to its victims, which unlike coercion, are directed at their subjectivity as compared to physically (Bially Mattern 2005). This could have been clearly seen following the 9/11 terror attacks as the Bush administration issued a ‘war on terrorism’. Underlying the

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    computer. These devices should also be able to monitor the internet usage and transmissions of the suspect. In suggesting this provision, the Justice Department asserted that this unexplained intrusion had been used against drug dealers. But now that terrorism was of more danger to the homeland, then there was need to take terrorists as the most dangerous persons on US soil (Larry and Godoy 2006). A very controversial provision in the amendment to the FISA is the "Libraries Provision". This provision

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    Terrorism in India

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    TERRORISM IN INDIA AND LEGISLATION FOR THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING THE SAME UNDER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM – A SOCIO LEGAL STUDY Caesar Roy* ____________________________________________________________ _________ INTRODUCTION Terrorism is not new and though it was seen since the beginning of recorded history it is hard to define. The earliest known organisation was the Zealots of Judea. The Assassins were the next group to

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    Using Drones to Fight Terrorism Essay

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    weapon that would help save lives of soldiers and civilians, it is known as drones. A drone is an unmanned aircraft that can be controlled from a safe environment. Drones were first used to provide high quality surveillance on areas suspected of terrorism. The drones could do this because they are able to fly and hover over their targets for hours while transmitting information to the people on the ground. Drones accompany soldiers in war zones to provide them with important information they need

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    Unfortunately, in America today, we are confronted with a major issue, insecurity of transportation caused by terrorism. Terrorism today has killed millions of Americans and we are forced to act on these actions. We can’t sit and watch as we are attacked, and people are killed in our own country. We must develop new methods that provide better safety for all passengers. It is very clear that the precautions we are taking now are inefficient and unaffordable. That is why I believe racial profiling

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    Essay on Cyber Terrorism

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    Cyber Terrorism Thus far we have scratched the surface of the ever-perplexing problem of terrorism. As it has evolved those in the position of countering it have also gained some valuable experience. Even with this knowledge it is very difficult, bordering on impossible to prevent terrorist acts from occurring. In the recent past there has been an extra element added to this confusing and dangerous equation, the Internet and other computer capabilities. Cyber-terrorism is a realistic possibility

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    The government can implement many new methods to increase security, or better yet give off the image of better security which is what they have predominantly done, yet ultimately there will always be a way to bypass or come up with a new way to infiltrate that measure. The government so far has done a variety of things ranging from the closing of the Dulles airport (permanently), working with the FAA on new security measures, having pilots carry handguns, and a not so specific, profiling.      Well

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    War on Terror Essay

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    circumstances cannot be justified. It is not only unjustified, it is immoral – in its devastating consequences for the 23 million people of Iraq, it is ignoring the wished of the people and it is counter-productive – in stimulating the forces of terrorism. “Terrorism” is best defined as the threat or use of violence, often against the civilian population, to achieve political or social ends, it intimidate opponents. It can also be defined as a policy of calculated and coercive intimidation, designed to

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    Essay on Domestic Terrorism

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    Domestic Terrorism National terrorism has been the focus of attention since September 11. But now domestic terrorism is becoming increasingly common among hate groups across the nation. Domestic terrorism can be defined as visible crime, or “street crime.” These acts would consist of violent crimes, (acts against people in which injury or death results) property crimes (acts that threaten property held by individuals or the state) and public order crimes. (acts that threaten the general well-being

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