Table of Contents
- 1 Is terrorism a political or social issue?
- 2 What groups are considered terrorists in Canada?
- 3 Is faith motivated activism a constructive force for change?
- 4 What organizations are considered terrorists?
- 5 What is an example of nationalist terrorism?
- 6 Which of the following are common elements in definitions of terrorism?
The US State Department (10) ) describes terrorism as “premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience”.
What groups are considered terrorists in Canada?
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| Entity | Date listed | Date reviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Al Shabaab | 5 March 2010 | 25 November 2020 |
| Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade (AAMB) | 2 April 2003 | 21 November 2018 |
| Al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya (AGAI) | 23 July 2002 | 21 November 2018 |
| Ansar al-Islam (AI) | 17 May 2004 | 21 November 2018 |
What are the social effects of terrorism?
Terrorist attacks result in many economic and social consequences. It damages to the infrastructure, biological loss, environmental damages, loss of confidence in the market and government, social disruption, failure of banking, trade and supply system.
Is faith motivated activism a constructive force for change?
Is faith motivated activism a constructive force for change? Yes, I most certainly trust so, faith itself is sufficient to persuade a productive power for change for the great. The scriptural meaning of faith from the book of Hebrews11:1, Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
What organizations are considered terrorists?
Organizations currently officially designated as terrorist by various governments
| Organization | Designators |
|---|---|
| al-Aqsa Foundation | European Union |
| al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades | European Union, Canada, New Zealand, United States |
| Al-Ashtar Brigades | Bahrain, Canada, United Kingdom, United States |
| Al-Badr | India |
Does Canada consider Hamas terrorists?
Canada, the European Union, Israel, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States have designated Hamas as a terrorist organization.
What is an example of nationalist terrorism?
Examples include attacks by Shias, Sunnis, and Kurds in Iraq and Turkey; Palestinians against Israelis; Tamil Tigers against the Singhalese in Sri Lanka; Catholics against Protestants in Northern Ireland; Chechens against Russians; and the Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) (Basque Country and Freedom) against the Spanish.
Which of the following are common elements in definitions of terrorism?
Terrorism is often, though not always, defined in terms of four characteristics: (1) the threat or use of violence; (2) a political objective; the desire to change the status quo; (3) the intention to spread fear by committing spectacular public acts; (4) the intentional targeting of civilians.