Terrorism

• idea of nation ➡️ subjective
  • clash of ideologies
• global phenomenon
  • no intl. acceptable definition
    • lack of political will
    • terrorist in one country; maybe freedom fighter in another
    • some states using violence against the civilians of other states
• external in nature
• but can have internal links
  • coordination b/w MoD & MHA

Definition

• planned, organised, systemic violence
• against state and civilians
• for political, ideological & religious objectives

Fascism vs Terrorism

• majority violence ➡️ fascism
• minority violence ➡️ terrorism

Anarchy

• Differentiating b/w violence

• officer needs to be neutral