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Terrorism


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             Terrorism is not a new concept. It was not birthed in the events of September 11th. It has a long and violent history that has taken many forms over the years. In order to fully understand the evolution of terrorism we must discuss a few of its key components from history. First, the French revolution and the regime de la terreur and how it influenced Leftist Marxism and State terror in the Soviet Union. Also, the evolution of religious fanaticism will be discussed. We will also discuss how terror itself has changed in the areas of strategy and tools of the trade. Let us not be confused by other violent episodes in history, which took the form of guerrilla warfare or civil war. These events, while they were bloody, were not terrorism (Laqueur 8).
             In early times, there have been instances of political and religious violence, which manifested itself in the form of assassinations and religious revolt. But Modern terrorism began with the French revolution. The movement was known as the "regime of the Terror" and was led by Maximilien Robespierre. He insinuated that terrorism was virtuous in the time of revolution (Hoffman 16). His actions and the actions of his group, The Terror, were not unlike terrorists who would follow in his footsteps. They had a goal: to overthrow the monarchy in France, a proposed solution: early socialism, and a means to achieve it: violence. The deeds of this group were deliberate, systematic and very violent. But Robespierre believed that this was the only way to ensure that his objectives would be achieved. The actions of this group would be echoed in the writings of Marx, The Bolsheviks and the German Red Army Faction. More importantly, Carlos Pisacane would illustrate the actions of The Terror when he wrote of "Propaganda by deed" (Hoffman 17). Pisacane implies that an organization should employ terror as a means of getting recognition, gaining support and as a negotiating tool.


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