Assignment task: What is Terrorism?
There are a variety of official international and domestic websites or organizations that deal with terrorism and counterterrorism. For this assignment, look at both international and domestic government websites to identify the common attributes of terrorism definitions and their differences. Select one international and one domestic definition of terrorism to use for this assignment. Compare and contrast a minimum of one international definition and one domestic definition of terrorism in your paper. Please review several of the recommended official websites from various organizations you may use for this assignment.
In your paper:
- Assess the common elements shared by terrorism definitions in the various international and domestic organizations.
- Compare and contrast the differences between each organization's definition of terrorism.
- Summarize why it is so difficult for international and domestic agencies to come to an agreement on one common definition.
The "What is Terrorism" paper
- Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style Links as outlined
- Must use at least three references. Two must be scholarly or credible (official government) sources. These are in addition to the initial research source