Fundamentals of Domestic and International Terrorism DQ
Each question needs to be answered in a min. of 100 words each
o 1. How would you define domestic and international terrorism? What is the primary difference between them?
o 2. let’s take a moment an review some domestic and international terrorist organization. Name two domestic and two international, what makes them a domestic or
international terrorist organization?
o 3. How do terrorist organizations differ from criminal organizations?
o 4. what are some types of motivation(s) for either domestic or international terrorism?
o 5. Understanding the “Terrorist Paradox” starts with the criminal act that the domestic or international terrorist organization engages in, but in order to coerce
or intimidate, the terrorist group must be known and feared by their target organization in order to be effective. In your opinion, does the media play a role in
promoting or mitigating the “terrorist cause”? What are some examples?
o 6. this may require some research, but is the difference between inclusive and exclusive mass movements?
o 7. In your opinion, why is it difficult to define terrorism? How would you define terrorism in a single definition?
o 8. can you identify a terrorist organization that may be categorized as “Right Wing”, what are their hierarchical objectives or perceived “just cause”?
