Terrorism 04

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What distinguishes variables from causes and facilitators in explaining terrorism?

Variables explain facilitators leading to terrorism

Variables contribute towards the state of an outcome, but do not fully explain it (correct)

Variables directly lead to terrorist acts

Variables are the main underlying reasons for terrorism

In what way do facilitators differ from causes and variables in understanding terrorism?

Facilitators contribute towards the state of an outcome

Facilitators are the root causes of terrorism

Facilitators explain how terrorism occurs in real time and why movements persist (correct)

Facilitators are systemic conditions at the macro level

What is the role of the meso level in understanding terrorism?

Meso level relates to individuals and face-to-face interactions

Meso level explains systemic conditions at the macro level

Meso level includes social movements, institutions, and organizations (correct)

Meso level consists of root causes of terrorism

How do macro, meso, and micro levels interact in the context of understanding terrorism?

They interact with each other without clear separations Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes root causes from proximate causes in explaining terrorism?

Root causes are underlying factors leading to terrorism Signup and view all the answers

Why is it noted that variables do not fully explain an outcome?

Because variables only contribute to the state of an outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why terrorist groups that are 'ideologically pure' might sabotage peace talks?

They resent the idea of a political compromise. Signup and view all the answers

Why are standing candidates often targeted in the run-up to elections by terrorist groups?

To reject the legitimacy of elections. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the capture and imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan have on PKK activities?

It contributed to a significant lull in PKK activities. Signup and view all the answers

Why is responsible media coverage important in dealing with terrorism?

To avoid glorifying terrorist acts and prevent copycat behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What role does state incompetence play in facilitating terrorism?

It may create vulnerabilities that can be exploited by terrorist groups. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to address state corruption as part of counterterrorism efforts?

To prevent inside men from aiding terrorist groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is one example provided in the text to illustrate how developments at one level can impact another level?

The publication of Prophet Mohammad cartoons in Denmark leading to a wave of terrorism in the Muslim world Signup and view all the answers

What was one precondition at the macro level that contributed to the wave of terrorism triggered by the Prophet Mohammad cartoon publication?

Built-up frustration about the West's treatment of Muslims Signup and view all the answers

Which factor, mentioned in the text, highlights that rule of law is not solely observed by statute?

Civic conditioning of the population towards law abidance in the UK Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the role of societal or elite support for terrorism?

Valorised through murals on terraced housing in Northern Ireland Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to an escalation in violence within terrorist groups?

Tensions within terrorist groups Signup and view all the answers

What factor provided in the text is associated with attacks increasing in magnitude to gain media coverage?

Problems of internal cohesion within terrorist groups Signup and view all the answers

'Escalatory counter strategy' is exemplified by which event mentioned in the text?

'War on Terror' in Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

'Entrance of a new actor in existing conflict situation' is exemplified by which event mentioned in the text?

'War on Terror' in Kosovo Signup and view all the answers

'Reckless counter-terrorist campaign creating many victims who then consequently ‘call’ for revenge and retaliation' is exemplified by which scenario mentioned in the text?

'War on Terror' in Iraq Signup and view all the answers

'Humiliation of the group or its supporters' can lead to what response according to the text?

'Restoring its damaged ego by a rise in terrorism' Signup and view all the answers