What is the difference between terrorism and insurgency?

a. Insurgencies are considered legitimate while terrorism is always illegitimate.
b. Insurgencies are recognized by the international community while terrorism is illegal.
c. Insurgencies use conventional weapons while terrorists do not.
d. Insurgencies attack military targets while terrorists attack civilian targets.


d

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