eview, assess, and evaluate the different understandings and definitions of terrorism and the factors that facilitate terrorism, as covered in the readings, lectures, and discussions in Part I of this course (Modules 1-3), and discuss their implications.
How has the meaning of terrorism changed with political tides in Western history? Be specific, with citations of specific developments from the readings.
What is radicalization and why is it important to our understandings of terrorism?
What are the different types of terrorism and what sorts of challenges do they pose to the state?
Terrorist financing and the media environment
How do terrorist groups acquire funding for their operations?
How has terrorist financing changed over time?
How is the Internet used for recruiting, training, and target selection?
What are the differences between Old Media and New Media and how do these difference impact on terrorism?
What sort of tension exists between the media and the government, police, and security forces?
Force multipliers of terrorism
What are force multipliers and how might they be used by terrorist organizations?
What is Pape’s theory of suicide terrorism and what are some alternative theories?
What types of roles have women played in terrorist activities?