terrorism

            How do individuals and organizations justify these acts of terror? These acts can be described as terrorist actions. Terrorism is a growing international problem. During the last twenty years, new terrorist groups have popped up all over the world. Governments have had little success in their attempts to resolve issues in which terrorism is used.
             Terrorism can be described as the unlawful use of fear or force to achieve certain political, economical, or social goals. Because it is so difficult to define, organizations like the United Nations have had great difficulty drawing up policies against terrorism. .
             Terrorist actions may be committed by a single individual, a certain group, or even governments. Most terrorists claim to be dedicated to higher causes. The methods used in terrorism include threats, bombings, the destruction of property, kidnapping, the taking of hostages, executions, and assassinations. .
             There are many reasons why political groups attempt to bring about radical change through terrorism. People are often frustrated with their position in society. They may in some way feel persecuted or oppressed because or their race, religion, or they feel exploited by a government. Any group that uses terrorist actions have very complex and powerful reasons to engage in those activities. .
             Acts of terrorism have been committed by individuals, or groups who seek national independence. One such act was the assassination of the Arch Duke of France in 1914. The assassination had sought to win Bosnia form Austrian rule, but failed and led to the outbreak of World War I.
             Kings and government officials are often the targets of terrorism. Czar Alexander of Russia was assassinated in 1881 by members of a terrorist group that wanted to overthrow the government. Other famous people who were assassinated because of their beliefs were Martin Luther King Jr., and Pope John Paul II, who was shot, but survived.