Policy
What does GTD stand for?
Global Terrorism Database
Like crime does terrorism happen in waves?
Yes, it happens in waves from a criminological standpoint.
What was the difference between US and Non US attacks?
The magnitude of the attacks.
What is one of the most notorious terroristic groups?
Al-Qaeda
When did 9/11 happen?
September 11, 2001
Are terrorist constricted by geography?
Yes, it is very hard to organize an attack from outside US soil.
How many cases were studied in global terrorism?
17,000 cases
how many years were there 6 fatal attacks before 2004?
7 years.
What were attacks by Al-Qaeda classified as?
Transnational
how many attackers were involved in the Boston marathon bombing?
two
Is attacking the US a simple task?
NO
What is LaFree's approach to understanding terrorism?
That we should view terrorism as we do crime.
What proportion does non US attacks outnumber US attacks?
30:1
Terroristic attacks can be divided into four what?
"Political turning points"
How many planes were involved in the attacks on September 11, 2001?
3!!!!!!!
What has a longer planning time attacks by a domestic group or an international group?
International Group
What is the crime theory nexus?
The extent to where criminal action is connected to terrorism.
was there a 35 year low right before 9/11?
Yes
Did Al-Qaeda use locals to plan/forgo terroristic attacks during 9/11?
No, they did not use locals.
What year was the last terroristic attack on US soil?
2017
Do foreign attackers have a full understanding of local language, culture and daily life?
No, they have little to no understanding.
what is the best counter terrorism strategy?
International Cooperation
what % of attacks formed from anti-US groups were actually directed against the US.
3.4%
In what year did the US experience an increase in terrorist attacks?
2004
Who was the famous Al-Qaeda leader?
Osama Bin Laden