What is the theory behind terrorism? Who is Usama bin Laden? Has terrorism worked?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
Terrorism is a method of deploying violence to achieve a political end. It is based on the belief that an act of horrendous violence will provoke a harsh reprisal or demonstrate government incompetence. These responses will then cause the existing regimes to lose legitimacy and the terrorists will appear to be strong, organized, and determined. This will legitimize the terrorists as a potential replacement for the existing regime. Terrorism is hard to combat and well adapted to television news coverage. Although terrorism is not a new historical phenomenon, the new networks, especially the one led by Usama bin Laden, have attracted followers throughout the Islamic world. The United States has responded harshly to the attacks of bin Laden's followers, announcing a "war on terrorism" that led to the Second Persian Gulf War in Iraq in the spring of 2003. The U.S. decision to invade Iraq was heavily criticized and cost the United States the sympathy of the world. U.S. actions in Iraq and throughout the Muslim world have created an anti-American point of view.
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