Comparing Terrorist Groups, science assignment help

Application: Comparing Terrorist Groups

In the readings this week, many different terrorist groups, historic and contemporary, are discussed. While these and other terrorist groups may share some commonalities, it is important to keep in mind that no two terrorist groups are exactly the same. Each terrorist group can be unique in terms of their membership, goals and objectives, and tactics they use to carry out acts of terror. For instance, one terrorist group may engage in assassinations and suicide bombings while another may engage in hijackings and the use of weapons of mass destruction. Public administrators and policymakers must be aware of such differences and create distinct policies and strategies aimed at combating terrorism promulgated by specific terrorist groups.

To prepare for this assignment:

Review Chapter 2 in the course text Terrorism in Perspective. Consider the characteristics of historic terrorist groups.

Review Chapter 3 in the course text Terrorism in Perspective. Think about the characteristics of international terrorist groups.

Review Chapter 5 in the course text Terrorism in Perspective. Reflect on the characteristics of homegrown terrorist groups.

Review the assigned pages of Chapter 4 in the course text Terrorism in Perspective. Consider the tactics that terrorist groups might use to carryout acts of terror.

Select two terrorist groups to compare. You may select any terrorist groups mentioned in the Learning Resources, those identified on the U.S. Department of State Web page “Foreign Terrorist Organizations,” or those on the U.S. Department of State’s Terrorist Exclusion List Web page. Note: Please scroll down the page for the list of designees.

Think about the similarities and differences between the groups you selected in terms of geographic location, membership, motivations, objectives, and tactics.

The assignment (2–3 pages):

Briefly describe the terrorist groups you selected.

Compare (similarities and differences) the groups in terms of:

oGeographic location

oMembership

oMotivations

oObjectives

oTactics

Explain at least one insight you had or conclusion you drew about terrorist groups as a result of your comparison.

Two to three pages with at least four references…. MULTIPLE USE OF INTEXT CITATION REQUIRED

It is important that you cover all the topics identified in the assignment. Covering the topic does not mean mentioning the topic BUT presenting an explanation from the context of ethics and the readings for this class

To get maximum points you need to follow the requirements listed for this assignments 1) look at the page limits 2) review and follow APA rules 3) create subheadings to identify the key sections you are presenting and 4) Free from typographical and sentence construction errors.

REMEMBER IN APA FORMAT JOURNAL TITLES AND VOLUME NUMBERS ARE ITALICIZED.

Readings

Course Text: Mahan, S., & Griset, P. L. (2013).Terrorism in perspective(3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.

oChapter 2, “History of Terrorism”

oChapter 3, “International Terrorism”

oChapter 4, “Terrorist Tactics Around the Globe” (pp. 147–154)

oChapter 5, “Homegrown Terrorism in the United States”

Course Text: Introduction to Homeland Security

oChapter 5, “Uncovering the Dynamic Nature of Terrorism: History and Change Over Time”

Book Excerpt: Martin, G. (2006). Two Thousand Years of Terror. In G. Martin (Ed.), Understanding terrorism: Challenges, perspectives, and issues (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Website: U.S. Department of State (n.d.). Foreign Terrorist Organizations . Retrieved from http://www.state.gov/j/ct/rls/other/des/123085.htm

Website: U.S. Department of State. (2004). Terrorist exclusion list. Retrieved from http://www.state.gov/j/ct/rls/other/des/123086.htm

Note: Please scroll down the page for the list of designees.

Optional Resources

Article: Moore, J. (2001). Evolution of Islamic terrorism: An overview. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/targ…

Media

Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Terrorism: Legislation and policy: The spectrum of terrorist groups. Baltimore: Author.

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