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SOCIAL STUDIES - SEC 4 CHAPTER 1 MANAGING PEACE AND SECURITYImpact of Transnational Terrorism Impact Explanation ElaborationEconomic 1. The September 11 attacks led to huge costs - total loss of life and 7. This led to a closure property costs insurance agencies US$40 Billion. in many businesses. 2. People were afraid of flying and airline industries lost a lot of 8. Thus, terrorist attacks businesses. put additional economic strains on 3. US Government stepped in to provide economic aid to the airline the government. industry. 4. Tourism industry was also affected. E.G: Bali tourist arrivals fell by 50%. 5. Government spending increased to cater for increased security - deployed more police and troops to guard areas such as airports. 6. More money and resources in holding exercised to ensure emergency services and their citizens are prepared in an attack. E.G: Jan 2006, the SCDF carried out Exercise Northstar involving 2000 people. Social 1. Terrorist acts have the potential to affect peaceful relations among 6. Thus, communal the races in multiracial societies. trust built over the years may be 2. It may create suspicion and tension among various ethnic and destroyed by religious groups. terrorism. 3. Cause people to react violently and unfavourably, especially if 7. Governments in the their loved ones are affected. E.G: Sep 11 attacks in US were world realised the attacks on members of ethnic groups importance of maintaining racial 4. These attacks had potential to cause ethnic groups to feel and religious targeted as they were singled out for increased security checks or harmony. viewed suspiciously by the community. 5. Feelings of alienation arose and tension increased. Political 1. Government assumes greater responsibility in ensuring security 4. This causes against terrorist acts. displeasure to the travellers in terms of 2. Tighten various controls such as stepping up border security to inconvenience and ensure terrorists do not slip into the country. infringements of 3. There are also greater checks on travellers’ identities and personal freedom and belongings. Thus, slowing down immigration clearance. privacy. 5. Unhappy relations with the government.PAGE 1 OF 1