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What did al Qaeda's fascination with CBRN reflect, according to Libicki et al. (2007)?
What did al Qaeda's fascination with CBRN reflect, according to Libicki et al. (2007)?
- The fear of WMD terrorism in the US
- Their own fear of WMD terrorism
- Our own fascination with CBRN (correct)
- The likelihood of more terrorist incidents
What was the purpose of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program (1991)?
What was the purpose of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program (1991)?
- To combat nuclear terrorism
- To strengthen the Chemical Weapons Convention
- To reduce the threat of CBRN weapons (correct)
- To provide aid to NSA
What is the significance of the year 2001 in the context of international responses to terrorism?
What is the significance of the year 2001 in the context of international responses to terrorism?
- It was the year the UNSCR 1373 was adopted (correct)
- It marked the beginning of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction
- It was the year the Proliferation Security Initiative was launched
- It was the year the Chemical Weapons Convention was signed
What is the primary target of terrorism, according to Alex P. Schmid's definition?
What is the primary target of terrorism, according to Alex P. Schmid's definition?
What is the primary goal of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (2006)?
What is the primary goal of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (2006)?
What is the focus of the Nuclear Security Summit Process (2010-2016)?
What is the focus of the Nuclear Security Summit Process (2010-2016)?
What is the primary concern of non-state actors in seeking CBRN weapons?
What is the primary concern of non-state actors in seeking CBRN weapons?
What is the main challenge in defining terrorism, according to Sinai (2008) and Hoffman (2006)?
What is the main challenge in defining terrorism, according to Sinai (2008) and Hoffman (2006)?
What is the purpose of demonstrative, direct violent action in terrorism, according to Alex P. Schmid's definition?
What is the purpose of demonstrative, direct violent action in terrorism, according to Alex P. Schmid's definition?
What is the primary characteristic of terrorism that distinguishes it from other forms of violence, according to Alex P. Schmid's definition?
What is the primary characteristic of terrorism that distinguishes it from other forms of violence, according to Alex P. Schmid's definition?
What is a perceived shift in the use of terrorism, as described by Brian Jenkins in 2006?
What is a perceived shift in the use of terrorism, as described by Brian Jenkins in 2006?
What is a notable example of a terrorist attack that demonstrates the growing lethality of terrorist attacks?
What is a notable example of a terrorist attack that demonstrates the growing lethality of terrorist attacks?
What is a factor that has contributed to the perceived increase in the threat of terrorism?
What is a factor that has contributed to the perceived increase in the threat of terrorism?
What is a concern related to the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack in 1995?
What is a concern related to the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack in 1995?
What is a potential consequence of the biotechnological revolution?
What is a potential consequence of the biotechnological revolution?
What was the primary reason for the SADF committee to decide on secrecy in Project Coast?
What was the primary reason for the SADF committee to decide on secrecy in Project Coast?
What was the purpose of excluding ARMSCOR from the initial phases of Project Coast?
What was the purpose of excluding ARMSCOR from the initial phases of Project Coast?
What was considered as one of the possible uses of chemical and biological weapons in South Africa?
What was considered as one of the possible uses of chemical and biological weapons in South Africa?
What was the significance of the 1980 review conference for the 1975 Biological Weapons Convention in the context of South Africa?
What was the significance of the 1980 review conference for the 1975 Biological Weapons Convention in the context of South Africa?
What was the estimated impact of wearing protective suits on the combat effectiveness of Cuban and Angolan forces, according to Malan?
What was the estimated impact of wearing protective suits on the combat effectiveness of Cuban and Angolan forces, according to Malan?
What motivates terrorists to choose unconventional weapons, such as chemical and biological weapons, over conventional weapons?
What motivates terrorists to choose unconventional weapons, such as chemical and biological weapons, over conventional weapons?
How does religion influence the motivations and actions of terrorist groups, such as the Rajneeshees and Aum Shinrikyo?
How does religion influence the motivations and actions of terrorist groups, such as the Rajneeshees and Aum Shinrikyo?
What factors influence a terrorist group's choice of weapons, including the decision to use weapons of mass destruction?
What factors influence a terrorist group's choice of weapons, including the decision to use weapons of mass destruction?
Why is it important to analyze the factors that shaped the worldviews of terrorist groups?
Why is it important to analyze the factors that shaped the worldviews of terrorist groups?
What does the comparison of motives and outcomes of mass casualty terrorism aim to achieve?
What does the comparison of motives and outcomes of mass casualty terrorism aim to achieve?
Why do terrorists often opt for conventional weapons despite the perceived threat of unconventional weapons?
Why do terrorists often opt for conventional weapons despite the perceived threat of unconventional weapons?
What can be inferred from the fact that terrorist groups often do not opt for unconventional weapons, despite their potential for mass destruction?
What can be inferred from the fact that terrorist groups often do not opt for unconventional weapons, despite their potential for mass destruction?
