Terrorism is an often-discussed and not-very-well-understood issue in international relations. Analyze what we know about terrorism and the role of state and nonstate actors in either promoting or preventing its use

What do you think the most effective means of combating terrorism might be? Why? Provide a specific current example to illustrate your argument.
What will be an ideal response?


Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Describe what the average aware citizen knows about terrorism, and how prevention or promotion of it is carried out by state and nonstate actors.
2. Explain how terrorism might be best combated, focusing on economic development, policing activities, and organized military conflict.
3. Investigate why particular efforts at combating terrorism might best effect prevention of terrorism.
4. Assess a current example – perhaps via Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq, Israel, the horn of Africa, etc.
5. Offer a compelling summary and conclusion.

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