Discussion questions on Terrorism
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How can terrorism be distinguished from other forms of political violence?
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Is there such a thing as ‘state terrorism’?
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Are there any circumstances in which terrorism can be justified?
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Has the growing importance of religious motivation transformed the nature of terrorism?
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Did September 11 mark the emergence of a truly global form of terrorism?
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Is nuclear terrorism an ‘invented’ fear?
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Why is terrorism so rarely effective, and in what circumstances does it work?
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Are restrictions on liberty merely the lesser evil compared with the threat of terrorism?
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Why are military approaches to dealing with terrorism so often counter-productive?
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Should political deals ever be done with terrorists?