What is terrorism? What types of terrorism does this chapter discuss?

What will be an ideal response?


Terrorism is defined by the U.S. Department of State as "premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience." Terrorist acts are inherently criminal because they violate the criminal law, involve criminal activity, and produce criminal results.

This chapter discusses two main typologies of terrorism. The first, which was developed by the Council on Foreign Relations, identifies six types of terrorism: nationalist, religious, state-sponsored, left-wing, right-wing, and anarchist. The second divides terrorism into two categories, based on the national affiliation of the terrorists: domestic terrorism and international terrorism.

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