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What does the typology of terrorism proposed by Lizardo and Bergesen focus on?
What does the typology of terrorism proposed by Lizardo and Bergesen focus on?
- Historical influences on the formation of terrorist ideology
- Differences in terrorist tactics used across different regions
- World system structural locations of sub-state groups and state targets (correct)
- Types of terrorist groups based on their funding sources
Which historical periods are associated with contained terrorist activity according to the analysis?
Which historical periods are associated with contained terrorist activity according to the analysis?
- Waves of decolonization and system reorganization (correct)
- Major health pandemics and their aftermaths
- Technological revolutions and the rise of information age
- Global financial crises and political restructuring
What ideological characteristics do terrorist activities display during specific world system changes?
What ideological characteristics do terrorist activities display during specific world system changes?
- Random and disorganized in nature
- Pragmatic and relatively coherent (correct)
- Completely ideologically driven and chaotic
- Focused solely on personal gain and terrorizing populations
How is terrorist activity typically perceived by the international community during these events?
How is terrorist activity typically perceived by the international community during these events?
Who are the authors of the study on types of terrorism by world system location?
Who are the authors of the study on types of terrorism by world system location?
For how long does the analysis of terrorist activity connect to world systemic change?
For how long does the analysis of terrorist activity connect to world systemic change?
What primary factor influences the classification of terrorist activity in the study?
What primary factor influences the classification of terrorist activity in the study?
What is a common perception of terrorist activities pursued by groups during hegemonic supremacy?
What is a common perception of terrorist activities pursued by groups during hegemonic supremacy?
What shared characteristic do 19th century anarchists and modern Arab Islamic terrorists possess?
What shared characteristic do 19th century anarchists and modern Arab Islamic terrorists possess?
Which prominent figure is associated with the concept of the 'Revolutionary Catechism'?
Which prominent figure is associated with the concept of the 'Revolutionary Catechism'?
What was considered a 'holy' aim in Bakunin's theory of revolution?
What was considered a 'holy' aim in Bakunin's theory of revolution?
According to Walter Laqueur, what kind of approach did revolutionaries like Bakunin endorse?
According to Walter Laqueur, what kind of approach did revolutionaries like Bakunin endorse?
What role did religion play in 19th century anarchist thought, according to the content?
What role did religion play in 19th century anarchist thought, according to the content?
What does the term 'type-3 terrorist organizations' refer to?
What does the term 'type-3 terrorist organizations' refer to?
How does Bakunin's view on cleansing soil relate to later political movements?
How does Bakunin's view on cleansing soil relate to later political movements?
What is a key component of Bakunin's revolutionary tactics as per Laqueur's analysis?
What is a key component of Bakunin's revolutionary tactics as per Laqueur's analysis?
What distinguishes the fourth wave of terrorism from previous waves?
What distinguishes the fourth wave of terrorism from previous waves?
How does Rapoport classify the current wave of religious terrorism?
How does Rapoport classify the current wave of religious terrorism?
What is a key feature of the ideological justification for the fourth wave of terrorism?
What is a key feature of the ideological justification for the fourth wave of terrorism?
What aspect did the authors seek to add to Rapoport's paradigm of terrorism waves?
What aspect did the authors seek to add to Rapoport's paradigm of terrorism waves?
What does the authors' modified version of Rapoport's paradigm focus on?
What does the authors' modified version of Rapoport's paradigm focus on?
Which earlier form of terrorism do the authors compare contemporary religious terrorism to?
Which earlier form of terrorism do the authors compare contemporary religious terrorism to?
What produces systemic chaos according to the theory discussed?
What produces systemic chaos according to the theory discussed?
What is one critique the authors have about Rapoport's view of the fourth wave?
What is one critique the authors have about Rapoport's view of the fourth wave?
Which term best describes the main feature of the fourth wave's goals?
Which term best describes the main feature of the fourth wave's goals?
How has the perception of the terrorist threat evolved?
How has the perception of the terrorist threat evolved?
Which level of analysis is argued to be necessary for studying terrorism effectively?
Which level of analysis is argued to be necessary for studying terrorism effectively?
What is a key characteristic of modern terrorism as discussed in the paper?
What is a key characteristic of modern terrorism as discussed in the paper?
What has been the primary focus of recent research on terrorism?
What has been the primary focus of recent research on terrorism?
What is the significance of the structural core/semiperiphery/periphery division in relation to terrorism?
What is the significance of the structural core/semiperiphery/periphery division in relation to terrorism?
Which historical wave is compared to the current religious wave of terrorism?
Which historical wave is compared to the current religious wave of terrorism?
What has been a limitation of social scientific research on terrorism?
What has been a limitation of social scientific research on terrorism?
What marks the emergence of contemporary terrorism in the European core?
What marks the emergence of contemporary terrorism in the European core?
Which ideological system is mentioned as a counter to global economic integration and mass consumption?
Which ideological system is mentioned as a counter to global economic integration and mass consumption?
What was a significant feature of the leftist radical wave of terror?
What was a significant feature of the leftist radical wave of terror?
Which countries experienced concentrated leftist radical terrorism due to their proximity to the Soviet sphere of influence?
Which countries experienced concentrated leftist radical terrorism due to their proximity to the Soviet sphere of influence?
What characterized the international context during the leftist radical wave of terror?
What characterized the international context during the leftist radical wave of terror?
What major change occurred to the American-led world economic expansion in the 1970s?
What major change occurred to the American-led world economic expansion in the 1970s?
What response did semiperipheral economies, including the Soviet Union, have to external pressures toward change?
What response did semiperipheral economies, including the Soviet Union, have to external pressures toward change?
What was a key characteristic of the organizational structures of terrorist groups during the leftist radical wave?
What was a key characteristic of the organizational structures of terrorist groups during the leftist radical wave?
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Study Notes
New Typology of Terrorism
- A classification system based on the world system's structural locations of sub-state groups and state targets.
- Examines terrorist activity dynamics over the last 130 years in relation to global systemic changes.
- Patterns show that during decolonization periods, terrorism often arises either in peripheral or core locations, ideologically framed as pragmatic (e.g., national liberation).
Containment of Terrorism
- Terrorism is typically perceived as an internal issue managed by national disciplinary forces.
- When hegemony declines, systemic chaos can result in the spillover from peripheral terrorism to core nations.
- This transition fosters transnational terrorism characterized by ideologically vague nihilistic motivations.
Shifts in Rhetoric
- The framing of terrorism shifts from local problems to global threats against humanity.
- This change aligns with historical waves of anarchist terror and current religiously motivated terrorism.
Limitations of Current Research
- Existing studies often focus narrowly on psychological perspectives or specific group dynamics.
- Emphasis is needed on macro-level world systems to further the understanding of terrorism.
Historical Context of Terrorism
- Terrorism history (from 1870 to present) is contextualized within broader historical transformations of the world system.
- Different waves of terrorism reflect ideological justifications shaped by various international dynamics.
Four Waves of Terrorism
- Four major waves identified, with the current wave predominantly featuring Arab-Islamic religious terrorism.
- This wave shows qualitative differences from earlier nationalist-separatist movements, with motivations rooted in religious struggles.
Nihilist Political Religions
- Current religious terrorism viewed as a resurgence of earlier anarchist nihilism masked in religious language.
- Similarities in the use of apocalypse and societal cleansing in both anarchist and current jihadist ideologies.
Radical Domestic Terrorism
- Emergence of type-3 terrorist organizations is linked to the frustration of previous radical domestic efforts.
- The transition from formal colonialism to neo-colonialism underscores shifts in terrorism's root causes.
Leftist Radical Terrorism (1960-1989)
- This era marks the rise of contemporary terrorism, with networks and state sponsorship (e.g., Soviet support) playing crucial roles.
- Marxist ideology was prevalent, framed as a counter to U.S.-led global capitalism.
International Context and Economic Changes
- The Cold War provided a bipolar context; however, U.S. economic dominance overshadowed Soviet capabilities.
- After the U.S. economic expansion faltered in the 1970s, global economic integration faced challenges, leading to more protectionism in core economies.
Conclusion on Terrorism Waves
- Each wave of terrorism exhibits specific ideological frameworks related to global systemic changes.
- A resurgence of coherent terror plans seen in connections between past radical leftist movements and current jihadist tactics and justifications.
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