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Global Terrorism. What is Terrorism ?. In most cases deliberate and systematic use of violence against civilians, with the aim of advancing political, religious, or ideological causes. Use fear to interfere with society to gain power.
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What is Terrorism ? • In most cases deliberate and systematic use of violence against civilians, with the aim of advancing political, religious, or ideological causes. • Use fear to interfere with society to gain power. • With rise of technology terrorism has become a global threat
U.S. Involvement in Terrorism • After the terrorist hijacking in 9/11 US took an active role on terrorism, since President George W. Bush declared war on terrorism. • Attacked the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. • “Operation Iraqi Freedom” also involved the US in Iraq to capture Saddam Hussein, and has kept the US deployed in the Middle East since then.
The Taliban and Al-Qaeda • Taliban, group of mujahedeen freedom fighters who fought the soviets and established the Islamic State of Afghanistan with Sunni majority, provided al-Qaeda with sanctuary and training grounds. • al-Qaeda, center of a global terrorism group led by Osama bin Laden, who was suspected to have directed 9/11, dedicated to anti-Americanism.
Terrorism in the World • Is present in many countries around the world. • Anti-colonial conflicts in Algeria, and Vietnam, Israel vs. Palestine, Protestants vs. Catholics in Northern Ireland/ unification of Ireland, between revolutionary forces in Indonesia, Iran, Nicaragua etc.
The Cost of Terrorism • Thousands of people are killed in terrorist activity • Governments use billions of dollars to fund anti-terrorist activity • Terrorists usually not funded but when they are they have a potentially wide reaching range of influence, and capability to inflict terror on the world
Global Impact of Terrorism • Economical Impact – 9/11 attack put American Economy in a Recession. Uncertainty caused by terrorism creates a lot of risk aversion, which has a lot of negative effects on the economy such as less investment, and less spending. • Social Impact – Creates a question of National Security, and fear in people.
By : iamBor3d Productions • – Daniel Faustino • –Erick Garcia • -Kevin Labar • Period 6 Mrs. Vargas • AP – World