2. DEFINITION OF TERRORISM
• Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against
• person or Property to intimidate or coerce o government, the
• civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of
• political or social objectives.” F.B.I Definition
• terrorism is the unlawful use of, or threatened use of force or
• violence against individuals or property to coerce and
• intimidate government or societies, often to achieve political,
• religious or ideological objectives. US Department of Defence
• “Terrorism is the use or threatened use of force designed to
• bring about political change.” Brian Jenkins
3. TYPES OF TERRORISM
• National Terrorism involves
• groups whose terrorist
• activities are directed at
• elements of our government
• without foreign involvement.
• Oklahoma City bombing is a
• primary example
4. TYPES OF TERRORISM
• International terrorism involves
• groups whose terrorist activities
• are foreign-based and/or
• directed by countries or groups
• outside the United States. Sept.
• 11 is an example of International
• Terrorism.
5. CAUSES OF TERRORISM
• Social and political injustice
• The belief that violence or its threat will be
• effective
• Religious
• Illiteracy
• Injustice
6. IMPACT OF TERRORISM
• Economic impact: loss of life, infrastructures, and
business. Government spending on security
• Society impact: create atmosphere of suspicion, fear
,and panic all around
• Politic impact: makes world politics more complicated
and difficult
