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What is the definition of terrorism?
What is the definition of terrorism?
Terrorism is the unlawful use or threat of violence against persons or property to further political or social objectives.
What are the causes of terrorism?
What are the causes of terrorism?
The causes of terrorism can vary, but they often include factors such as political grievances, social inequality, religious extremism, and ideological motivations.
What are the different types of terrorism and violent groups?
What are the different types of terrorism and violent groups?
There are multiple types of terrorism and violent groups, including religious terrorism, nationalist terrorism, state-sponsored terrorism, and lone-wolf terrorism.
What is the definition of terrorism?
What is the definition of terrorism?
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What are some characteristics of acts of terrorism?
What are some characteristics of acts of terrorism?
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What are some direct root causes of terrorism?
What are some direct root causes of terrorism?
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What are some permissive structural factors that enable terrorism to thrive?
What are some permissive structural factors that enable terrorism to thrive?
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What are some individual characteristics of terrorists?
What are some individual characteristics of terrorists?
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What is the relationship between age and a consenting view toward political violence?
What is the relationship between age and a consenting view toward political violence?
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What is the relationship between level of education and the likelihood of becoming suicide bombers?
What is the relationship between level of education and the likelihood of becoming suicide bombers?
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What are some significant demographic conditions that can contribute to terrorist recruitment and organization?
What are some significant demographic conditions that can contribute to terrorist recruitment and organization?
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What are some psychological motives for terrorism?
What are some psychological motives for terrorism?
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What are the three categories of domestic terrorist groups?
What are the three categories of domestic terrorist groups?
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What is agro-terrorism?
What is agro-terrorism?
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What is the main difference in the motivations of women and men terrorists?
What is the main difference in the motivations of women and men terrorists?
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What are the four types of benefits that women's participation can yield for terrorist or militaristic organizations?
What are the four types of benefits that women's participation can yield for terrorist or militaristic organizations?
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What are some key reasons that might explain the increasing deployment of female suicide bombers?
What are some key reasons that might explain the increasing deployment of female suicide bombers?
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What are some advantages that female attackers have in comparison to male attackers?
What are some advantages that female attackers have in comparison to male attackers?
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What are some examples of acts that may be considered terrorism but do not involve violence?
What are some examples of acts that may be considered terrorism but do not involve violence?
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How has the definition of terrorism been modified in recent years?
How has the definition of terrorism been modified in recent years?
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What is the definition of terrorism?
What is the definition of terrorism?
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What are the three categories of domestic terrorist groups?
What are the three categories of domestic terrorist groups?
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What is agro-terrorism?
What is agro-terrorism?
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What are some actions taken by ecological movements?
What are some actions taken by ecological movements?
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What are some characteristics of animal rights groups?
What are some characteristics of animal rights groups?
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What are some causes of terrorism related to poverty and inequality?
What are some causes of terrorism related to poverty and inequality?
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What are some causes of terrorism related to poor governance and corruption?
What are some causes of terrorism related to poor governance and corruption?
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What are some causes of terrorism related to clash of values?
What are some causes of terrorism related to clash of values?
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What are some permissive structural factors that enable terrorism to thrive?
What are some permissive structural factors that enable terrorism to thrive?
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What is the positive association between level of education and economic status and the likelihood of becoming suicide bombers?
What is the positive association between level of education and economic status and the likelihood of becoming suicide bombers?
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What is the positive relationship between support for the use of political violence and educational level?
What is the positive relationship between support for the use of political violence and educational level?
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Why are individuals with more advanced education more likely to engage in terrorist attacks?
Why are individuals with more advanced education more likely to engage in terrorist attacks?
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What are some reasons that might explain the surge in women's voluntary engagement in terrorist acts?
What are some reasons that might explain the surge in women's voluntary engagement in terrorist acts?
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What are some motivating forces that attract women's participation in terrorism?
What are some motivating forces that attract women's participation in terrorism?
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What types of benefits can women's participation yield for terrorist or militaristic organizations?
What types of benefits can women's participation yield for terrorist or militaristic organizations?
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What are some reasons that might explain the increasing deployment of female suicide bombers?
What are some reasons that might explain the increasing deployment of female suicide bombers?
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