Intro to Intelligence-Political and Social Foundations
Please research the terror attacks which took place in Mumbai, India on November 26, 2008. Try to read at least two articles and view one video. Please use the Library Link on the Navigation panel (under Grades) to conduct your research. There are several videos from major news agencies on youtube. Further, make sure you have read Chapter 3 and specifically page 72-80 in the ETEXT. Was this terror attack preventable from your research? Was this terror attack sophisticated? Was it extremely expensive to accomplish? What was targeted? Why? Could this happen on U.S. soil? Why did the terrorists choose their targets?
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The Nature and Geography of Terrorist Groups, State Sponsors of Terror, and Safe Havens
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Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Middle East Groups
Abu Nidal Organization
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade
Asbat al-Ansar
Hamas
Palestine Liberation Front
Al Jihad
Al-Gamaa al-Islamiyya
Ansar-al-Islam
Kurdistan Workers Party
Hezbollah
Al Qaeda
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Foreign Terrorist Organizations (continued)
African Groups
Islamic Courts Union
Al-Shabaab
Pakistan
Pakistani Taliban
Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
Jaish-e-Mohammed
Central Asia
Movement of Uzbekistan
Pacific Rim Area
Abu Sayyaf Group
Japan
Aum Shinrikyo
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Foreign Terrorist Organizations (continued)
Latin American Groups
Autodefenses Unidas de Colombia
Ejerctito De Liberacion Nacional
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia
European Groups
Basque Fatherland and Liberty
Red Brigade in Italy
Red Army Faction in Germany
Communist Combat Cells of Belgium
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Terrorism in America
Domestic Terrorism
Political Extremism
Single-Issue
Lone-Wolf
Radical, Muslim-Inspired Terrorism
Right-Wing Terrorists and Militias
Eco-Terrorism and Animal Rights Groups
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State Sponsors of Terrorism and Safe Havens for Terrorist Organizations
State Sponsors of Terrorism
Cuba Support the Exportation of Socialism
Iran Training, Funding, and Planning for Terrorist Acts
Sudan Active Partner in Global Counterterrorism Efforts
Syria Support to a Number of Terrorist Groups
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Safe Havens for Terrorism
Locations for Safe Havens:
Africa Training Ground and Supply Point
East Asia and the Pacific Safe Haven for Several Extremists Groups
Middle East Allows Operatives of Numerous Terrorist and Extremists Groups
South Asia Hub for Terrorists Activity
Western Hemisphere Terrorists, Organized Crime Groups, and Drug Traffickers Allowed to Operate Homeland Security, First Edition
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Political and Social Foundations of Terrorism
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Understanding Terrorism and Its Potential Impact on the United States
Terrorism Roots
Terrorism History
Terrorism Motivation
Terrorism Political and Social Implications
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Defining Terrorism
Socially Constructed With Various Definitions of the Term
Can Originate From a Variety of Sources or Directions
Important to Develop an Operational Definition
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Definition of Terrorism by Agencies:
Federal Bureau of Investigations
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of State
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Four Consistent Themes That Define Terrorism:
Terrorism Involves Premeditation
Terrorist Acts Are Motivated by Some Political Agenda
Terrorist Generally Target Noncombatants or Civilians
Terrorist are Generally Sub-national or Clandestine Groups
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Configuration of a Particular Terrorist Group is Dependent On:
Environment
Relationship With the State
Motivation
Goals
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A Brief History of Terrorism
Early Focus of Terrorism
The French Revolution
Late 19th and Early 20th Century Terrorism
Terrorism in Late 20th Century
Terrorism Today
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The Roots and Causes of Terrorism
Civilizations or Culture Clashes
Globalization
Religion
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Russian Invasion of Afghanistan
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Individual Explanations of Terrorism
Frustration Aggression
Relative Deprivation
Negative Identity
Narcissistic Rage
Moral Disengagement
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Types of Terrorism
State-Sponsored Terrorism
Dissent Terrorism
Terrorists and the Left and Right
Religious Terrorism
Criminal Terrorism
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Level of Terrorist Activities
Number of Attacks and Their Impacts
Number of Casualties as a Result of Attacks
Attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Strategies for Dealing With Terrorism
Crushing Terrorist Groups Unilaterally
Crushing Terrorist Groups Multilaterally
Containment
Defense
Diversion
Delegitimizing
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