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The use of nuclear weapons or radioactive materials in terrorist acts.
Nuclear Terrorism
The use of chemical agents, e.g., poison gas, in terrorist acts.
Chemical Terrorism
A profoundly important UN document that was agreed to in 1948. It established the list of human rights that all world citizens should enjoy.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
How are terrorist threats changing?
In the past, terrorism was involved with conventional weapons such as guns and bombs. (Still used today)
We have a greater fear of more dangerous weapons
- bioterrorism – chemical terrorism – nuclear terrorism
The use of biological agents in terrorist acts.
Bioterrorism
The basic rights to which all people are entitled, such as freedom, peace, dignity.
Human Rights
A form of slavery, usually imposed by a government or paramilitary group, in which the threat of violence is used to force people into working against their will.
Forced Labour
List three causes of child poverty.
- Disease
- Lack of Education
- Natural Disasters
- Government Corruption
The use of violence or intimidation to achieve political or ideological goals.
Terrorism
The use of terrorist methods by a government to force obedience from the general population.
State terrorism
A form of labour. It can happen when people borrow money and cannot repay the loan because of high interest rates. The must work for the company or individual until the loan is repaid.
Bonded Labour
Summarize the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter. Give an example.
"One person’s terrorist is another person's freedom fighter"
Terrorism is a relative concept. A violent act can be seen as terrorism as one, but to others it is a necessary act to achieve liberty or protect ones religion or culture.
Individual perceptions and changing geopolitical realities affect how violent actions of groups and individuals are interpreted.
Ex. Nelson Mandela advocating to end the apartheid in South Africa.
Terrorism by a private group with the direct support of a nation state, e.g., providing a safe haven.
State sponsored terrorism
The rights of citizens to certain freedoms established in law, such as freedom to privacy, freedom of speech etc.
Civil Liberties
The removal of an unwanted ethnic group from a society or an area, typically genocide or forced emigration.
Ethnic Cleansing
Come up with three examples that meet the definition of Cultural Exceptionalism.
- US criminal justice / correctional system ... Capital punishment
- Residential Schools (Canada)
- Women stoned to death for adultery
Term used by the US for its anti-terrorist activities after the September 11th attacks.
War on Terror
Efforts made by government and international groups to interfere with the planning, organization, and execution of terrorist acts.
Counter Terrorism
The rejection of certain rights or values by country because of its political, social, economic and cultural traditions differ from those bodies in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Cultural Exceptionalism
How can governments fight terrorism? What is a potentially dangerous situation that may arise?
Counterterrorism - interfere with the planning or organization of terrorism
1) Network of spies (they may be undercover for months or years in dangerous conditions). Electronic surveillance of phones or emails.
2) Negotiations between perpetrators and government.
3) Assassination of terrorist leader. Military attack
4) Protect likely targets of attack. Adequate protection for nuclear powerplants, major water facilities. Willing to suspend civil liberties?