Abstract
Terrorism can basically be said to be as old as humans’. As in the ancient times, terrorism is the willingness of using violence to affect a certain party in pleasing was. The Sicarii who were a group of Jewish, were the first to murder their enemies to rule out their Roman leaders in Judea. This rules out the thought of many people who thinks that terrorism is a modern happening. The mass media plays a major role of, to extent does the terror of terrorism spread among the people. The media gives the terrorist success, as the traits of terrorism depends on it, flowing from the system of national or international state. As per the 20th century, terrorism was linked with anarchist, fascist, nationalist groups and socialist and in one way or their other they lead to third world war. This give the notion of terrorism as internal systematic violence and intimidation by the state.
Definition
Comparison and Contrast
On the other hand the ideas of The State about terrorism tend to bring some differences about the perspectives of terrorism (O'Kane, 2007). State terrorism is viewed to be conducted by the government or a funded and the act is encouraged by the government of a state that is well established against its own people or supporting international terrorism but the other definitions of the F.B.I., D.O.D. and Homeland Security its opposite of the state terrorism where the act is against the government and the citizens.
Conclusion
The act of terrorism is seemingly bringing different sectors of the government on the same platform. But the mostly have on a light note agreed that the definition of terrorism is still basically on the political art. The acts of violence and threats, inculcating fear upon the public and intimidating the government or even destroying vital property is all what definition of terrorism is.
References
Henderson, H. (2001). Terrorism. New York: Facts on File.
O'Kane, R. (2007). Terrorism. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
Rust, S. (2006). Collaborative Network Evolution: The Los Angeles Terrorism Early Warning Group. Ft. Belvoir: Defense Technical Information Center.
Saul, B. (2012). Terrorism. Oxford: Hart Pub.
