Terrorism

Terrorism

Terrorism as “Weapon of the Weak”

Terrorism is considered to be a weapon of the weak because people think that things can be sorted out by means of negotiation. There are many people who think that nothing can be sorted out by fighting and by the use of weapons. It does not solve the issue, but plays a big role in escalating the issue. This is the reason that wise people do not like violence and they are not in the favor of fighting and creating a negative impact on the world (Bird, Et. al, 2008). They think that things should be sorted out in a much mature manner that is beneficial for the people all around the world. This means that they can work for the betterment of the society in a much appropriate manner.

There are many other ways of fighting terrorism. One important and effective way that is found in today's world is the use of media. Terrorism has sparked much debate around the world. It has been portrayed by media in various ways. Newspapers, television, radio and internet are filled with news and discussions about terrorism. It is the major cause of concern more the whole world. Media has portrayed the terrorism through different means, apart from the usual terrorism news, like in news discussions, columns in newspaper, web discussions and taking opinions on radio. Terrorism has also been a subject in contemporary drama (Hart, 2004). Major Directors have made terrorism the theme of their entire movies. After the 9/11 incidents, the theme of terrorism has become a major part of contemporary drama. Major movies have been made on the subject of terrorism in Hollywood, as well as Bollywood.

Global Jihad, Myth and Reality

The causes of terrorism are very similar if you compare one place prone to terrorism to another. Most terrorist groups are located in the Middle East. Iraq has always been prone to terrorism, with Saddam Hussein leading them. Recently Afghanistan's terrorist group Al Queda which is relatively close to Iraq has been in involved with Terrorism with Leader Osama Bin Laden being their key man. Other place where terrorism exists includes parts of South America and the Far East. A low education level in a country can help lead to terrorism. In many low educated places children are taught to hate a specific race, religion, or country (Carafano & Sauter, 2005). Since they are taught this from a young age they know no better and have no choice to make their own decisions. Many of these terrorists who carry out the terrorist crimes have much incentive to do so. They often believe that they will go to a better place and are doing a great thing. Sometimes the leader of the terrorists groups will offer large sums of money to a family if they send a family member to carry out a terrorist activity. A definite link to terrorism includes if a country has a poor government. Rarely will a terrorist act take place from a democratic ...