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Which terrorist organization controlled much of Northern Mali at the height of its power?
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Who formed al-Qaeda in Yemen?
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How do terrorists learn?
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What makes a terrorist organization have to evolve over time?
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What is the most harmful toxic by weight?
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What was the result of Operation Ranch Hand?
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What is the weakness of respiratory irritants?
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Who was responsible for the attacks on the USS Cole?
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What is the role of the CDC in a biological attack?
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What is anthrax island?
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What is the lethality percentage of smallpox?
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What does the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) aim to prevent?
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What are the main traits characterizing extremist beliefs?
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What is the 'Franchise Hypothesis' related to terrorism?
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What does the 'Damage Hypothesis' aim to achieve?
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According to the text, what is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist?
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What does the 'Goading Coercion' theory involve?
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What is the aim of counter-terrorism operations according to the text?
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What does the 'Rational Actor' theory suggest about resorting to violence?
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What does the 'Legitimate Voice' approach aim to achieve in reducing terrorism?
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According to the text, what is a successful terrorist attack dependent on?
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What factors establish an environment for terrorism according to the text?
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What can lead to violence according to the text?
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What is an RDD known as in counter-terrorism operations?
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Which terrorist organization controlled much of Northern Mali at the height of its power?
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Who formed al-Qaeda in Yemen?
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Where is AQAP located?
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How were large terrorist organizations organized in the past?
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What are evolved groups of terror constituents identified as?
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How do terrorists learn?
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What makes a terrorist organization have to evolve over time?
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What did AQIM control at the height of its power?
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What were large terrorist organizations vulnerable to?
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How were large terrorist organizations used to be mostly in terms of size?
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What is aerosolization?
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What are Neurotoxins known as?
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What are 5 factors to consider in a bioterrorism incident?
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What is a biotoxin?
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What is the aim of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)?
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What is the role of the CDC in a biological attack?
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What is a weakness of respiratory irritants?
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What does the 'Franchise Hypothesis' relate to in terrorism?
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What is the most harmful toxic by weight?
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What is a factor coordinated by the HHS in a bioterrorism incident?
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What are the main traits characterizing extremist beliefs?
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What is the 'Franchise Hypothesis' related to in terrorism?
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What does the 'Damage Hypothesis' aim to achieve?
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What is the aim of counter-terrorism operations according to the text?
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What factors establish an environment for terrorism according to the text?
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What does the 'Goading Coercion' theory involve?
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What is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist according to the text?
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What is a successful terrorist attack dependent on according to the text?
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What is an RDD known as in counter-terrorism operations?
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What is the 'Franchise Hypothesis' related to in terrorism?
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What are the main traits characterizing extremist beliefs according to the text?
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According to the text, what is the 'Franchise Hypothesis' related to terrorism?
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What does the 'Damage Hypothesis' aim to achieve according to the text?
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What is the role of the CDC in a biological attack according to the text?
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What is the 'Goading Coercion' theory related to according to the text?
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According to the text, what is a successful terrorist attack dependent on?
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What factors establish an environment for terrorism according to the text?
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According to the text, what is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist?
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What does the 'Rational Actor' theory suggest about resorting to violence according to the text?
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What does the 'Legitimate Voice' approach aim to achieve in reducing terrorism according to the text?
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Who did AQIM coordinate with in the African region?
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At the height of its power, what did AQIM control?
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Who formed al-Qaeda in Yemen?
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Where is AQAP located?
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How were large terrorist organizations organized in the past?
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What may happen to large terrorist organizations because of their size?
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What do evolved groups of terror constituents believe?
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How do terrorists learn?
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What factors change over time that makes a terrorist organization have to evolve?
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What were large terrorist organizations used to be mostly in terms of size?
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What is Operation Ranch Hand known for?
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What does signing with the CWC indicate a state's agreement to?
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What is the primary attribute of neurotoxins?
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What are the factors to consider in a bioterrorism incident?
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What is a weakness of respiratory irritants?
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What are skin and eye irritants known as?
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What is the primary responsibility of the CDC in a biological attack?
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What does the recognition and preparation for a biological attack entail?
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What is a PUSH package related to?
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Where has anthrax been tested?
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What is the 'Franchise Hypothesis' related to in terrorism?
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What does the 'Damage Hypothesis' aim to achieve in terrorism?
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What is the aim of counter-terrorism operations according to the text?
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What are the main traits characterizing extremist beliefs according to the text?
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What is a successful terrorist attack dependent on according to the text?
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What does the 'Rational Actor' theory suggest about resorting to violence?
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What is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist according to the text?
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What is an RDD known as in counter-terrorism operations?
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What is the 'Legitimate Voice' approach aimed to achieve in reducing terrorism according to the text?
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What is the 'Goading Coercion' theory involve in terrorism?
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Who is struggling with ISIS forces over control of the Maghreb region, specifically Libya?
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Who formed al-Qaeda in Yemen?
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At the height of its power, what did AQIM control?
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Where is AQAP located?
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How were large terrorist organizations used to be mostly in terms of size?
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How were large terrorist organizations organized in the past?
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What were large terrorist organizations vulnerable to?
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What do evolved groups of terror constituents believe?
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How do terrorists learn?
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What factors change that makes a terrorist organization have to evolve too?
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What is Operation Ranch Hand known for?
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What is the aim of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)?
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What is an RDD known as in counter-terrorism operations?
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What are Neurotoxins known as?
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What is a factor coordinated by the HHS in a bioterrorism incident?
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Where has anthrax been tested?
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What is the lethality percentage of smallpox?
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What is the role of the CDC in a biological attack?
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What does the recognition and preparation for a biological attack entail?
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What is a weakness of respiratory irritants?
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What is the primary aim of the Damage Hypothesis in relation to terrorism?
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What is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist according to the text?
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What is the aim of counter-terrorism operations according to the text?
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What must be present for a terrorist attack to be successful according to the text?
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What is an RDD known as in counter-terrorism operations?
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What historical examples of terrorism involving nuclear materials are mentioned in the text?
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What is the Goading Coercion theory aimed at according to the text?
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What characterizes extremist beliefs according to the text?
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What is the aim of the Franchise Hypothesis in relation to terrorism?
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What are hard targets known for according to the text?
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Study Notes
Counter-terrorism Efforts and Threats
- Rational actors resort to violence due to lack of other means to gain attention to their cause.
- Ways to reduce terrorism include electing opposition via popular vote and providing a legitimate voice to organizations' views.
- Factors establishing an environment for terrorism are structural or cultural, such as government illegitimacy and economic issues.
- The "Goading Coercion" theory involves highlighting the US as a repressive power to move the faithful into the Islamic extremist camp.
- The "Damage Hypothesis" aims to hurt the economy to distract from anti-terror agendas.
- The "Franchise Hypothesis" states that actors are influenced by larger organizations and have local/regional influence.
- Extremist beliefs are characterized by intolerance, moral absolutes, and new language supporting a specific belief system.
- Mainstream beliefs in an extreme manner, such as anti-abortion extremism, can lead to violence.
- Those with moral absolutes believe anyone who disagrees with them is wrong, labeling them as "others."
- Normalcy within their environment is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist.
- A successful terrorist attack requires motive, means, and opportunity.
- Counter-terrorism operations aim to reduce the capability of terrorist groups, with an RDD known as a dirty bomb.
Counter-terrorism Efforts and Threats
- Rational actors resort to violence due to lack of other means to gain attention to their cause.
- Ways to reduce terrorism include electing opposition via popular vote and providing a legitimate voice to organizations' views.
- Factors establishing an environment for terrorism are structural or cultural, such as government illegitimacy and economic issues.
- The "Goading Coercion" theory involves highlighting the US as a repressive power to move the faithful into the Islamic extremist camp.
- The "Damage Hypothesis" aims to hurt the economy to distract from anti-terror agendas.
- The "Franchise Hypothesis" states that actors are influenced by larger organizations and have local/regional influence.
- Extremist beliefs are characterized by intolerance, moral absolutes, and new language supporting a specific belief system.
- Mainstream beliefs in an extreme manner, such as anti-abortion extremism, can lead to violence.
- Those with moral absolutes believe anyone who disagrees with them is wrong, labeling them as "others."
- Normalcy within their environment is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist.
- A successful terrorist attack requires motive, means, and opportunity.
- Counter-terrorism operations aim to reduce the capability of terrorist groups, with an RDD known as a dirty bomb.
Counter-terrorism Efforts and Threats
- Rational actors resort to violence due to lack of other means to gain attention to their cause.
- Ways to reduce terrorism include electing opposition via popular vote and providing a legitimate voice to organizations' views.
- Factors establishing an environment for terrorism are structural or cultural, such as government illegitimacy and economic issues.
- The "Goading Coercion" theory involves highlighting the US as a repressive power to move the faithful into the Islamic extremist camp.
- The "Damage Hypothesis" aims to hurt the economy to distract from anti-terror agendas.
- The "Franchise Hypothesis" states that actors are influenced by larger organizations and have local/regional influence.
- Extremist beliefs are characterized by intolerance, moral absolutes, and new language supporting a specific belief system.
- Mainstream beliefs in an extreme manner, such as anti-abortion extremism, can lead to violence.
- Those with moral absolutes believe anyone who disagrees with them is wrong, labeling them as "others."
- Normalcy within their environment is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist.
- A successful terrorist attack requires motive, means, and opportunity.
- Counter-terrorism operations aim to reduce the capability of terrorist groups, with an RDD known as a dirty bomb.
Counter-Terrorism and Extremism: Key Concepts and Historical Examples
- Factors that establish an environment for terrorism include structural and cultural elements such as government illegitimacy, repression, democracy, modernization, and economic conditions.
- The Goading Coercion theory aims to move faithful into the Islamic extremist camp by highlighting the US as a repressive power unjustifiably intervening with the Islamic world.
- The Damage Hypothesis seeks to hurt the economy to divert resources from anti-terror agendas.
- The Franchise Hypothesis states that actors are local or regional, influenced by larger organizations, and never have direct contact with leaders.
- Extremist beliefs are characterized by intolerance, moral absolutes, broad conclusions, and the use of new language that supports a specific belief system.
- Those with moral absolutes believe in clear distinctions between good and evil, and anyone who disagrees with them is labeled as "others."
- Normalcy within their environment is the most important trait for determining who is a terrorist.
- For a terrorist attack to be successful, motive, means, and opportunity must be present.
- Hard targets, such as the Capitol Building and the POTUS, are known targets, while soft targets, like shopping malls and schools, have less security.
- Counter-terrorism operations aim to reduce the capability of terrorist groups, and an RDD, or dirty bomb, can cause extensive contamination due to factors such as the size of the explosive and weather conditions.
- Jose Padilla, an American citizen with ties to Al-Qaeda, was arrested for planning to detonate a dirty bomb in an American city.
- Historical examples of terrorism involving nuclear materials include Chechen rebels planting a bomb of Cesium in Ismailovsky Park in Moscow, and the use of defoliating herbicide named Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
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Test your knowledge of counter-terrorism efforts and threats with this quiz. Explore the factors contributing to terrorism, theories behind extremist behavior, and strategies for countering terrorist activities. From motives to means and opportunities, dive into the complexities of addressing and preventing acts of terrorism.
