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What is suicide terrorism primarily characterized by?

  • Individual criminal acts
  • Acts of desperation by isolated individuals
  • Intent to instill fear and provoke reactions (correct)
  • Religious motivations
  • According to Robert Pape, what is the main motivating factor behind suicide terrorism?

  • Religious fundamentalism
  • Desire for personal glory
  • Revenge for personal loss
  • Resistance to foreign occupation (correct)
  • What did Robert Pape analyze in his publication 'Dying to Win'?

  • Religious trends in terrorism
  • Instances of suicide terrorism and their motivations (correct)
  • Psychological profiles of terrorists
  • Military strategies against suicide bombers
  • What percentage of suicide bombings, according to Pape's research, have the objective of national liberation?

    <p>More than 90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pape suggest is a consequence of military intervention by foreign powers?

    <p>An increase in the number of suicide terrorists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception does Pape aim to challenge regarding suicide terrorism?

    <p>It's mainly an expression of religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one main tactic used in suicide terrorism according to the overview?

    <p>Bombings or assaults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the term 'secular tactic' imply about suicide terrorism?

    <p>It is independent of religious beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Robert Pape suggest is the primary cause of suicide terrorism?

    <p>Political grievances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect did Che Guevara emphasize regarding the nature of revolutions?

    <p>Grass-roots participation and self-liberation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was Che Guevara executed?

    <p>1967</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of areas did Guevara believe were the starting point for successful revolutions?

    <p>Rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Che Guevara initially become politically aware?

    <p>His journeys across Latin America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Guevara believe about the concept of liberators?

    <p>They do not exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event influenced Guevara's political views during his travels?

    <p>The overthrow of Guatemala's government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Robert Pape's stance on the relationship between suicide terrorism and religions?

    <p>Suicide terrorism stems from non-religious motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Pape argue is the primary cause of suicide terrorism?

    <p>A demand-driven phenomenon caused by military intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked one of the earliest recorded instances of suicide bombing?

    <p>Assassination of Tsar Alexander II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the 9/11 attacks?

    <p>US-led military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'homegrown terrorism' refer to in the context of the London Bombings?

    <p>Attacks carried out by citizens against their own government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was responsible for the Beirut Barracks Bombings?

    <p>Islamic Jihad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a critical moment for Iraq in 2011?

    <p>The US withdrawal from military presence in Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Tamil Tigers have on global terrorism?

    <p>Their suicide attacks influenced various terrorist organizations worldwide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common consequence of foreign military interventions as discussed by Pape?

    <p>Rise in the number of suicide terrorists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is guerrilla warfare primarily characterized by?

    <p>Surprise attacks and sabotage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Spanish word 'foco' refer to in the context of Guevara's revolutionary strategy?

    <p>Focus or nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of revolutionary strategy does Guevara suggest is crucial for success?

    <p>Action in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of guerrilla forces according to Che Guevara?

    <p>To serve as a model and lead by example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revolutionary movement is associated with Che Guevara's experiences detailed in 'Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War'?

    <p>The Cuban Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key features of Guevara’s foco theory?

    <p>Igniting revolutionary movements from small groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Guevara suggest about the support of disenfranchised peasants?

    <p>It is vital for guerrilla success in rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of warfare does not align with guerrilla tactics as described by Che Guevara?

    <p>Full frontal assaults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary belief of revolutionary socialists regarding capitalism?

    <p>It should be replaced with socialism through radical transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Che Guevara's practical interpretation of revolution differ from Karl Marx's views?

    <p>Guevara emphasized political and militant action rather than economic change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influenced Che Guevara's evolving political consciousness?

    <p>His travel experiences documented in 'The Motorcycle Diaries'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does guerrilla warfare primarily rely on?

    <p>Unconventional tactics by small, mobile groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Guevara's activities in Congo-Kinasha and Bolivia?

    <p>They demonstrated his focus on broader revolutionary movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Guevara believe that an anticapitalist revolution was necessary?

    <p>He witnessed systemic oppression and poverty in South America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of narrative is 'The Motorcycle Diaries' based on?

    <p>Personal diary entries chronicling a journey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme of revolutionary socialism?

    <p>Complete abolition of capitalism through direct action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Suicide Terrorism

    • Suicide terrorism is a form of violent action where individuals commit acts that result in their own death as part of the mission.
    • Suicide terrorists are often motivated by ideology, politics, or religion.
    • Their goal is to instill fear, disrupt society, or provoke a response from targeted groups or governments.
    • Robert Pape's research suggests suicide terrorism is a secular tactic used to resist foreign occupation rather than a religious one.
    • Pape argues that suicide terrorism is a strategic response to foreign occupation by democratic powers.
    • Pape analyzed all known suicide attacks between 1980 and 2003, concluding that over 95% of them aimed for national liberation.
    • The use of military force to subdue or reform societies by foreign powers increases the number of suicide terrorists.
    • This is because suicide terrorism is a demand-driven phenomenon, driven by the situation itself rather than pre-existing fanatics.

    History of Suicide Terrorism

    • The assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881 by a suicide bomber is considered one of the earliest documented instances of this tactic.
    • The 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombings, targeting US and French military barracks, signified a shift towards suicide tactics in modern warfare.
    • The 9/11 attacks in 2001 by al-Qaeda redefined the scale and impact of suicide terrorism.
    • The 2005 London Bombings highlighted the threat of homegrown terrorism and its challenges.
    • The Tamil Tigers' use of suicide bombing in the Sri Lankan Civil War (ending in 2009) influenced global terrorist organizations.
    • The US withdrawal from Iraq in 2011 marked a significant turning point, with the region still dealing with the aftermath of terrorism.

    Che Guevara

    • Ernesto "Che" Guevara, a revolutionary and medical doctor, was born in Argentina.
    • He traveled across Latin America, witnessing poverty, disease, and oppressive regimes, which influenced his political views.
    • He participated in the Cuban Revolution alongside Fidel Castro.
    • Guevara believed in grassroots movements to overthrow oppressive regimes, with the people liberating themselves.
    • He saw the potential for revolution in rural areas where small groups of armed rebels could effectively combat government forces.
    • Guevara's guerrilla tactics contributed to the development of revolutionary socialism.
    • He saw the need for anti-capitalist revolution to dismantle oppressive systems and address social injustices.
    • Guevara emphasizes the role of the "people" in liberating themselves, pushing for a revolution from the grassroots rather than relying on a liberator.

    Revolutionary Socialism

    • Revolutionary socialism advocates for the overthrow of capitalism through revolution, not gradual change.
    • It argues that the working class (proletariat) must take direct action to replace capitalism with socialism.
    • Revolutionary socialists believe that capitalism cannot be reformed and must be abolished through a radical transformation.

    "The Motorcycle Diaries"

    • This book chronicles Che Guevara's travels across South America with his friend Alberto Granado in the early 1950s.
    • The book showcases Guevara's evolving awareness of social injustices and economic disparities he witnessed.
    • His experiences profoundly influenced his political consciousness and revolutionary ideals.

    "Guerrilla Warfare"

    • It explores irregular warfare strategies used by small, mobile groups of combatants who aim to overthrow a larger, organized army or occupying force.
    • Guevara outlines guerrilla tactics used during the Cuban Revolution.
    • Guerrilla warfare relies on surprise attacks, sabotage, ambushes, and hit-and-run tactics to weaken the enemy over time.

    "Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War"

    • This memoir details Che Guevara's involvement in the Cuban Revolution against Fulgencio Batista.
    • It sheds light on the formation of the 26th of July Movement, guerrilla warfare strategies used in the Sierra Maestra mountains, and key battles fought.

    Che Guevara and the Guerilla Foco

    • The foco theory emphasizes the role of small, mobile guerrilla groups (focos) in igniting revolutionary movements in rural areas.
    • These groups would eventually spread and lead to the overthrow of the ruling regime.
    • The theory emphasizes direct action, moral commitment, and the role of guerrillas in sparking broader revolutionary movements.
    • The theory has inspired leftist movements globally.

    Guerrilla Vanguard

    • According to Guevara, the guerrilla force should lead by example, demonstrating the possibility of revolution and encouraging others to join.
    • Their actions would create a model for others to follow.

    Rural Focus

    • Guevara believed that revolutionary movements should operate in rural areas where the support of disenfranchised peasants could be mobilized.

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