Since the events of September 11th 2001, the world has been forced to examine itself, its institutions, and values in the light of the terrorist attack. The nature of warfare is being reexamined as a result of terrorism. What role has the United States played in giving rise to Osama Bin Ladin? In what way has he called into question the meaning of the Koran and the tenets of Islam, which he uses as his justification for his attacks. Could these events have been prevented by another course of action on the part of the Western powers? If one is to defeat terrorism in any form, they must seek a better cure to the problem. In the latest news reports the military action in Afghanistan has not been successful in changing the course of terrorism. Then perhaps another approach to responding to the ideology that led to these events is needed.
Terrorism, definition:.
To understand terrorism one must answer the question of what constitutes terrorism, this has been raised by the events of September 11. The definition of terrorism has been debated on an international level for many years. In 1937 the League of Nation proposed that it be "all criminal acts directed against a State and intended or calculated to create a state of terror in the minds of particular persons or a group of persons of the general public." The United Nations Resolution 1999 also used the term criminal. Yet the issue still remains as to what constitutes a criminal, for it can be argued "one person's terrorist, is another states freedom fighter." On a daily basis the media carries reports about terrorist bombings by suicide bombers, killing civilians in a Tel Aviv restaurant. The media also use the term terrorist attacks. When the Israeli Defense Force seeks out the terrorists who are hiding in civilian refugee camps. Both sides believe that what they are doing does not constitute terrorism. The Palestinian suicide bombers regard themselves as soldiers in a war for independence, while the Israeli army considers their actions as legitimate retaliatory actions against "terrorists", hiding in civilian refuge camps.
The simple thought of an event as unspeakable as 9-11 gives me chills. ... To see America's soil and people be so wounded on September 11, 2001 was a somber day for me. ... In the days after the attack on America I was, like many others, affixed to news coverage of 9-11. ... Terrorism has also led me to a new perspective on life. ... The pride I felt for my country after the 9-11 terrorist attacks was phenomenal. ...
Our freedom is taken away from us though when terrorism strikes. ... On September 11, 2001 a tragedy occurred in New York City, at the World Trade Center. ... The biggest threat facing our nation is international terrorism. ... The most recent hijackings happened on September 11, 2001. ... There are two major problems with this form of terrorism. ...
Quickly turning my head I saw the first impact of Flight 11 into Tower 1 of the World Trade Centers. ... Can Terrorism be destroyed? ... After September 11, I now regret saying those words. ... In conclusion, September 11 has influenced me in the reality of terrorism, the chance of unity and how I value my life. ... Terrorism is the newest form of evil that we all must face. ...
Do you know what happened on September 6, 1972 , on December 21, 1988 or on April 19, 1995 No? ... In 1972 Palestinian Black September terrorists massacred Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics. ... The rest in flames fell on the small city of the southwest of Scotland and killed 11 people. ... An other attack of great magnitude, occurred on september 11, 2001 when two airliners crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. ... Isn't these terrorism? ...
Terrorism and Globalization: Is Terrorism a Part of Globalization? ... The intent of this paper is to discuss terrorism and globalization and to find out whether or not terrorism is a part of globalization. ... Does globalization breed terrorism; is it a means for the survival of terrorism? ... The Trojan Horse, the death of Julius Caesar, the Boston Tea Party, Sherman's March to the Sea, the Holocaust, and the events of 11 September 2001 are all examples of acts of terrorism. Rubik Egoryan, President, Strategic Research Center in Armenia, stated in a paper written shortly after...
On the day of September 11, 2001, our beloved nation was struck with the most horrifying event in our history. ... That single act of terrorism brought our nation together as a whole. ... In just a year in a half after "9/11" the Dow Jones Industrials fell almost 40 percent. ... The day after "9/11" congress declared a war on terrorism. ... Fighting wars, the fall of our economy, and the spread of patriotism all point back to that terrible day in September. ...
September 11, in relevance to today holds a turning point for how the term "war on terrorism is viewed ". ... Before September 11, 2001. ... The events of september 11 changed this however. ... Post September 11 America made a public announcment stateing that anybody not with them would be against them. ... , Justified firstly behind accusations of mass destructive weapons and later by suggestions that Iraq was supporting groups responsible for september 11... once agian because of a chain of events after september 11. ...
Only the good die young. (9/11 Commission 1). ... The September 11th attack was a planned attack which nobody knew of. (9/11 Commission 1). ... After September 11th, the world change dramatically. (9/11 Commission 1). ... Terrorism was around for many years, but after the September 11th attack, terrorism hit us and told us to be more cautious about these things (Thompson 32). ... We are now more concerned with terrorism and how to prevent it in some ways. ...
Terrorism is the affected, use of violence to bring forth fear. Terrorism may be motivated by political, religious, or ideological ideas. ... First, this paper will discuss how the terms extremism and terrorism are actually relate? ... American police were gotten unconscious when the nation's security needs were profoundly adjusted by the terrorist assaults on American soil on September 11, 2001 (Universal Relationship of Head of Police, 2005). ... Nations that had sorted out to battle terrorism much sooner than September 11, for example, England and Germany, started to reappraise their p...
