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What is the definition of political assassination?
Political assassination is defined as the deliberate, premeditated murder of a prominent figure for political reasons.
What are some causes of assassinations?
Some causes of assassinations include restrictions on political competition and strong polarization and fragmentation, lack of consensual political ethos and homogenous populations, politically deprived groups resulting in decline in legitimacy of political leadership, domestic violence during election periods, and territorial fragmentation of a country.
Who are some potential targets of assassinations?
Potential targets of assassinations include heads of state, lower-ranking political figures, legislators, vice heads of states, and opposition leaders.
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In what ways does the use of sperm as a weapon fit the concept of biological warfare?
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