The document discusses terrorism and includes the following information:
[1] It provides background on the origins and definition of terrorism, noting that it refers to killing, torturing, and abducting innocents. [2] It identifies two main causes of terrorism: social and political injustice as well as the view that terrorism is an effective means for change. [3] It discusses the losses due to terrorism, mentioning destruction on 9/11 and attacks in Pakistan that killed over 17,000 people and caused economic losses of $7 billion.