Week4-Homeland Security and Terrorism

Week 1 - Homeland Security and Terrorism

Assignment

This paper requires academic research on homeland security and terrorism. The purpose for this research through empirical discussion is to maintain accuracy and reliability of sources. Participative learning through thread discussions and academic journals can reflect the learning outcomes. Selection on one of the topic and illustrating research strategies are core requirements. The criteria asked to complete introductory paragraph on the research topic.

Discuss the country of origin for this terrorist group/organization

Terrorist organization originated from Arab Peninsula and further spread in different Middle East countries. It can be said that terrorism is not only originated in Islamic countries but it is actually a ubiquitous phenomenon. So, focusing on Islamic terrorism and limiting the concern to a religious one does not offer an adequate policy reactions and a complete and comprehensive judgment in the long run (Rollins, and Wyler, 2012).

In Middle East countries, terrorism is not new. Muslims and Jews have been using terrorism since ages. Jewish Zealots used terrorism as a means of resisting the Romans and it was used by Muslims against the crusades and they also used it to resist each other (Shi'ites vs Sunni). In this period, terrorism was used to kill people who were against religion. Religion and terrorism are companions from the beginning. Terrorism against religious enemies was considered as a pious act in religion (Rollins, and Wyler, 2012).

With the Reign of Terror by the Jacobin Party and Maximilien Robespierre, modern terrorism started. Robespierre introduced a new concept in terrorism that it can be used as an effective tool to bring back the legitimate governmental ends. Terror was used systematically and in an organized manner to suppress opposition to the government. Government-sponsored terrorism was introduced by Robespierre for maintaining suppresses and power rivals. Robespierre introduced Government-sponsored terrorism: the use of terror to maintain power and suppress rivals. Before his reign was over hundreds of people met their end with the sound of the guillotine (Rollins, and Wyler, 2012).

Discuss the religious connotations involved, if any, in this terrorist group/organization

Religious connotations are considered as very important in terrorist organization. It is clear with the violent message sent by Osama bin Laden, and his al Qaeda network in which a suggestion was made to conduct in order to achieve the opposition of apostate” regimes in the Middle East. This encouraged and supported deep and intensive activism beyond spiritual/religious realm. This message was then sent to millions of people via modern electronic devices in order to motivate them in different places including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Sudan, Pakistan, Somalia, Algeria, Tunisia, the Philippines, Lebanon, Tanzania, Russia, Kenya, India, Croatia, Bosnia, United Kingdom and United Sates to military and political actions in which murder and self-sacrifice are included in the name of Islam. This global involvement of al Qaeda network has gained the attention of world from last few years.Religion actually discourages terrorism. It discourages violent activities and does not suggest fighting against innocent ...