write a Case study focusing on a particular terrorist group
The research paper for this course is a case study focusing on a particular terrorist group (past or present) of your choosing. I have compiled a list of terrorist groups for you to choose from. Please note that Al-Qaeda-the core group predominantly operating in the Middle East-is not an option (because it was covered extensively in your text and lectures). However, Al-Qaeda affiliate groups are still available as research options. Likewise, if you are interested in researching a terrorist group that is not on the list, please feel free to clear it with me first.
Structure: For the first one-quarter of your paper I want you to “zoom in” and describe the attributes of your terrorist group of choice. Some of the aspects you can discuss are:
• In which wave(s) of terrorism do/did they operate?
• What environments do they operate in?
• Who are there targets?
• What are their beliefs?
• What is their goal?
• What is their source of funding?
• Do women play a role?
• What weapons do they use?
• Do they use media/communication?
• What tools do they use for recruitment and radicalization?
