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NEHA SINGH,
SANGYA SINGH, SANJIT PANDEY.
Terrorism
warfare seeks to conquer territories and capture cities; terrorism seeks to hurt a few people and to scare a lot of people in order to make a point NY Times, 1/6/2000
Often we talk about terrorism, without really defining it. Terrorism is not warfare, the goals are different. Terrorists want to seed a political message into our minds, murder, and violence are secondaryTerrorist make us afraid, which makes them heard.
Putting the horror in the minds of the audience, and not necessarily on the screen
Terror has been used to achieve political ends and has a long history Terror was used to resist occupation.
Suicidal martyrdom represented being killed by invaders which resulted in rewards in heaven. It dates back thousands of years in most societies and religions. Terrorism against the enemy is often viewed as a religious act.
Terrorism has been viewed as honorable by the side who practices it. It is viewed as a crime against humanity by the victims of the countries attacked.
The term terrorism was coined in the French Revolutions Reign of Terror (1793 1794). . This was the birth of Government-Sponsored Terrorism The line between terrorism and political violence is often blurred.
Terrorism conclusions
an ancient tactic. a mode of communication. a special type of violence and Asymmetrical warfare. used in times of peace, conflicts and war. designed to make a point, through psychological means, fear. a political act.
Preparation 5 years
Multiple deaths
Property of Terrorism
Terrorism is different from regular crime because of its strong political properties. The definition of terrorism can vary from people to people due to the differences in standpoint
Prevention of Terrorism
Primary prevention: Education!!! Understand the differences in cultures, religions, beliefs and human behaviors Think of the peace, freedom and equality of all human beings, not just my group of people Eliminate the root of terrorism Secondary prevention: Establish surveillance and monitoring system on terrorism attack Improve protective system for citizens
Prevention of Terrorism
Tertiary prevention Early detection of the sources Prevent the extension of impairments Rescue the survivors Console the rest of the population
Types of Terrorism
Domestic terrorism involves groups whose terrorist activities are directed at elements of our government without foreign involvement. International terrorism involves groups whose terrorist activities are foreign-based and/or directed by countries or groups outside the country. Sept. 11 is an example of International Terrorism.
Methods of Terrorism
Firearms Explosive and Incendiary Devices Chemical Agents Biological Agents Nuclear Weapon
Chemical Agents
Chemical agents kill or incapacitate people, destroy livestock or ravage crops Some agents are odorless and tasteless They can have an immediate or a delayed effect
On the morning of March 20, 1995, the Tokyo subway system was hit by synchronized chemical attacks on five trains. Using simple lunch-box-sized dispensers to release a mixture containing the military nerve agent Sarin . killed twelve people and injured about a thousand others. The incident was unusual because the cult was using nerve gas that it had made in its own facilities.
Biological terrorism
Dispersal of microbes or their toxins to produce illness, death and terror The paths of infection can be contaminated water, food, air and packages. Microbes Bacteria Viruses Toxins
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Responses to Bioterrorism
Early detection of active and potential cases Emergency measures to save lives Prevention and management of secondary contamination
Nuclear Terrorism
Spreading of radioactive materials through ventilation system or explosion Disable nuclear reactor cooling system and cause leakage of radioactive materials
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What occupation has had the greatest risk of death from Terrorism?
The risk of dying from terrorism was extremely low in 1990s, and was still relatively low compared with some diseases in 2001 But the death rate increased by 500 times in 2001 due to Sept. 11 Overall the death rate of terrorism has not been high Despite the low risk, shock, surprise and fear engulfed the United States and world
Conclusion
An unlawful act Terrorism has a long history of being used to achieve political, religious and ideological objectives Terrorism can be conducted through firearms, explosive devices and biological, chemical, nuclear materials Even through the events of 2001,the risk of dying from terrorism has remained much lower than that from motor vehicles, smoking, and alcoholic beverage.
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