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    the virtual absence of all spontaneity but the prominence of rational, carefully calculated design and it stands out by its purpose. Hitler’s genocide was a process of organized exclusion and murder which required cooperation of huge sections of military and bureaucracy to accomplish. This analysis makes up for the inability for the conflict theory in explaining long-term violence and conflict, and its patterns. However, he failed to explore the role individual factors and group interests, values

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    Study of Extreme Islamic Terrorist Groups Terrorist groups have been involved in political violence dating back to the Greek and Roman Empires. Terrorist Groups have used violence, and terror to seek political change. In the thirteen and fourteenth century, Italy was very volatile. The government went through many changes the use of violence and force was used to terrorize the opponents. In the Age of Revolutions, Muslims began practicing the form of the suicide attacker. The attacks occurred in

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    The ever evolving subject of terrorism and terrorists is the subject of significant study worldwide. The psychological and behavioral factors involved in terrorism are one of the most studied issues. It has implications across the board for both the detection and deterrence of terrorism. How terrorists communicate and the influence that it plays in growing terroristic ideology, mission, and goals are also of significant importance, as well. There are many things can be seen in the psychology of terrorism

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    Since after 9/11, the notion of terrorism has become abundant in the literature. Scholars and policymakers continue to seek optics to examine or scrutinize what can give rise to such a ‘‘degraded’’ act ignoble both in the national and global system. Viewed as a huge threat to the global stability, terrorism has been hashed out in the foreign policy by many states in search for best strategies to wipe it out in the face of earth. Scholars such as Sandler and Arce M. have come up with the game of

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    When reporting on terrorism, the media function as a double-edged sword. They assure terrorists that their grievances will receive public attention; yet they also can mobilize public opinion against the arbitrary use of violence by stripping terrorism of its "romantic veneer" and exposing its violent underpinnings to public scrutiny.20 ' The proposed general industry guidelines should minimize the harms from publicizing terrorist events while maximizing the speech interests vital to a democratic

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    UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM In the article “Profile of a Terrorist” by Cindy Combs, the author maps out and discusses the different causes of terrorism committed by people. Understanding and determining what drives people to terrorism is no easy task. Why do people choose to commit acts of terrorism? Why do people choose to become rebellious and wreak havoc on so many innocent civilians? Combs discusses the different types of terrorists as suggested by Frederick Hacker who was a Vienna-born

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    Terrorism is often used in asymmetric power struggles. In this source it said terrorism is, “When a weaker person, or group, is fighting against a powerful nation-state.” Terrorist groups have begun using the internet and media to spread fear. Also, to impact public opinion with their political or social message. Terrorism has been around for a very long time. Resources of the United States and other countries have been directed toward ending terrorism in American and around the world. Two major

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    In "What Terrorists Really Want: Terrorists Motives and Counterterrorism Strategy", Max Abrahms, an international security and terrorism researcher, surveys specific strategic models and seven questionable tendencies of terrorist organizations. To begin, Abrahms makes the pivotal distinction that "terrorists are rational actors who attack civilians for political ends". To this end, this distinction is established by Abrahms as "the dominant paradigm in terrorism studies", which is used as the specific

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    and England. Ireland’s significance to the United States can be seen through Irish immigration, the role of Irish Americans in politics, and their military contributions throughout the history of the country. Additionally, the conflict in Ireland is of great concern to England. England is a key ally of the United States with strong economic and military ties. According to the United States Census Bureau, 36.9 million Americans claimed Irish ancestry in 2009 (Bureau, 2011). This has the potential to

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    Terrorism has existed for many years and was known to have begun as early as the first century when a group of Jews who wanted to overthrow the Roman leader and did so by committing acts of murder. As time and society evolved terrorism became even more widespread, progressing throughout the globe. Terrorism has evolved since the early years after the death of Christ, with the rise of Islam, and into the 21st century during a time that terrorism is at an all-time high. Given the increased coverage

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