Terrorism is a global concern that advances radical agendas through violent and destructive acts, resulting in death. It causes fear among citizens and damage to economies. The document lists several perceived causes of terrorism, such as unjust policies, cultural differences, and Western imperialism. Effects of terrorism include withdrawal of foreign investment, loss of government revenue, restricted travel, heightened paranoia, and increased military budgets that take away from social services. The document recommends preparedness, information sharing between countries, protecting civilians, fair investigations, and public education campaigns to combat terrorism.

1. The Threat of
Terrorism

2. Terrorism
• Is a global concern for governments
of the world, international
organizations, and even ordinary
citizens.
• Terrorism is an activity which
advances radical agenda through
violent means, resulting in death or
destruction of specific target.

3. Causes of Conflict
• Rejection of unjust and selfish
policies of The US government.
• Materialistic and consumerist culture
by the West.
• Ethnocentric View
• Cultural and religious differences
• Western Imperialism in Asia

4. Effects Of Terrorism
• People fear for their lives and properties
because of the threat posed by terrorism.
• Foreign investors withdraw their financial
and technological capital and invest
somewhere else.
• Government and business lose a large
amount of potential revenue as a result
of the problem on peace and order.

5. • Freedom to travel has been heavily
restricted
• Paranoia on the part of the government,
business sector and private citizens is
heightened.
• There is high cost of funding for the
rebuilding of facilities and infrastructures
damaged by terrorism bombings

6. • Budget allocation for the military
expenditure is increased at the
expense of the allocation for the
delivery of basic social services. The
increase in military budget is justified
as necessary to combat terrorism.

7. The US as an International
Police
• Advance and propagate democracy
• Uphold human rights
• Control the proliferation of nuclear
arms
• Combat terrorism

8. Counter Terrorism
• “Coalition of the willing”
– Sending military forces
– Allowing the use of their military bases
– Helping fund the operation.

9. Rec. to combat Terrorism
• Preparedness to any form of terrorist
attack at anytime
• Systematic sharing of information
among countries about the
documented cases, extent, intensity,
frequency and nature of terrorist
activities.

10. • Systematic process of identifying
terrorists instead of mere judgment
based on unfounded suspicions, rumors
or speculation
• Protection of the safety of civilians from
counter-terrorist operations.
• Fair investigation of suspected terrorist
• Active campaign against terrorism
through intensified public information
and proper education.