Discussion questions on Terrorism

  • 􏰁  How can terrorism be distinguished from other forms of political violence?

  • 􏰁  Is there such a thing as ‘state terrorism’?

  • 􏰁  Are there any circumstances in which terrorism can be justified?

  • 􏰁  Has the growing importance of religious motivation transformed the nature of terrorism?

  • 􏰁  Did September 11 mark the emergence of a truly global form of terrorism?

  • 􏰁  Is nuclear terrorism an ‘invented’ fear?

  • 􏰁  Why is terrorism so rarely effective, and in what circumstances does it work?

  • 􏰁  Are restrictions on liberty merely the lesser evil compared with the threat of terrorism?

  • 􏰁  Why are military approaches to dealing with terrorism so often counter-productive?

  • 􏰁  Should political deals ever be done with terrorists?