The posts on this blog will be centered around terrorist organizations in the middle east, their tactics, and the collateral damage they cause to civilians. Throughout the years, terrorism has become a rising issue for countries all over the world, but most of organizations and attacks seem to be situated in the Middle East. ISIS (or ISIL) is currently the largest terrorist organization in the middle east, but many different organizations have been dominant over the years, including Al Qaeda and other extremist groups. Most of these organizations employ guerilla tactics like suicide bombings and sniper attacks.
International Terrorism is described by the FBI as: Activities that involve violence and are intended to intimidate or change the behavior of a civilian population or government. Through violent acts, or "terrorist attacks", terrorist organizations either wish to gain publicity or intimidate people to the point of changing their behavior. For example, Al Qaeda conducted 9/11 to discourage America to support middle eastern governments so they could be overthrown.
Many countries in the world do not want terrorism to migrate to their societies. Due to this, many superpowers have taken a firm stand against such organizations as ISIS. Countries including the United States, the UK, Germany, Australia, and many other countries agreed to counter terrorist standpoints against ISIS. The United States have been conducting airstrikes and arming groups against these extremists.
Terrorism is not the only crisis of the modern world, but it can cause many other problems can stem from it. Refugees flee from violent situations, and property damage is inevitable from bombings and skirmishes. People are displaced by something beyond their control, and families can be torn apart. Governments around the world have to realize the magnitude of the problems stemming from the existence of terrorist groups and address them soon before the become out of control.
Sources:
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/terrorism-definition
International Terrorism is described by the FBI as: Activities that involve violence and are intended to intimidate or change the behavior of a civilian population or government. Through violent acts, or "terrorist attacks", terrorist organizations either wish to gain publicity or intimidate people to the point of changing their behavior. For example, Al Qaeda conducted 9/11 to discourage America to support middle eastern governments so they could be overthrown.
Many countries in the world do not want terrorism to migrate to their societies. Due to this, many superpowers have taken a firm stand against such organizations as ISIS. Countries including the United States, the UK, Germany, Australia, and many other countries agreed to counter terrorist standpoints against ISIS. The United States have been conducting airstrikes and arming groups against these extremists.
Terrorism is not the only crisis of the modern world, but it can cause many other problems can stem from it. Refugees flee from violent situations, and property damage is inevitable from bombings and skirmishes. People are displaced by something beyond their control, and families can be torn apart. Governments around the world have to realize the magnitude of the problems stemming from the existence of terrorist groups and address them soon before the become out of control.
Sources:
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/terrorism-definition