terrorism

Terrorism

Terrorism: The systematic use of terror or unpredictable violence against governments, publics, or individuals to attain a political objective. Terrorism has been used by political organizations with both rightist and leftist objectives, by nationalistic and ethnic groups, by revolutionaries, and by the armies and secret police of governments themselves.

Terrorism has been practiced throughout history and throughout the world. The 20th century witnessed great changes in the use and practice of the term ‘terrorism’. Terrorism became the hallmark of a number of political movements stretching from the extreme right to the extreme left of the political spectrum. Technological advances such as automatic more compact weapons ...