Defining Terrorism



Defining Terrorism

Introduction

The need to categorize, name, and define things is an attempt to better understand complex ideas and systems. As society changes, various phenomena must be redefined. Often, redefining and categorizing phenomena can be challenging, and the phenomenon of terrorism is no exception. In this paper, I will consider the various elements and factors involved in defining terrorism and analyze the challenges of defining it. Furthermore, a brief analysis would be presented of what the most significant challenge in relation to defining terrorism is?

Discussion

Borum (2004) talks about the psychology of terrorism and what it may imply about defining ...