Notion
to remember and show respect for (someone or something)
to commemorate
ransom
a demand for money in return for a person's release
The consequences of the 9/11 attack included enormous damage, claiming the lives of almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more.
aftermath
поджог
arson
Name at least 3 terrorist organizations
Ku-Klux Klan, ANC, Boko Haram, ETA, Aum Supreme Truth, HAMAS, Hezbollah, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Muslim Brotherhood, Red Brigades, Taliban
a person who plans and directs a complex or difficult project or scheme (often a crime)
a mastermind
hijacking
the act of illegally seizing control of an aircraft or other vehicle in transit
A partisan typically operates in isolated regions to confront government forces using surprise assaults.
guerrilla
искоренить, уничтожить
eradicate / eliminate
What are the 3 motives of terrorists?
political, religious, ideological
a person, organization, or country that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity or need
ally
to harbour
to keep (a criminal or wanted person) in hiding; to give shelter to
The news reported a tragic massacre where many innocent civilians lost their lives in a terrorist attack.
carnage
жестокое / варварское нападение
a barbaric assault / attack
Name at least 3 examples of terrorist acts
9/11 Attack (2001)
Manchester Arena Bombing (22 May 2017)
Beslan School Shooting (1-3 September 2004)
to secretly join a group or organization so that you can learn more about them
to infiltrate
a crackdown (on)
a serious attempt to punish people for doing something illegal, a repression
The agents operated secretly for months to gather intelligence on the cell's activities.
covertly
отзывать войска
to withdraw troops
What measures of countering terrorism do you know? Name at least 3.
deny safe haven
border and travel control
financing prevention
toughening anti-terrorist legislation
eye recognition technology
a large organization that is made of many smaller organizations
umbrella organization
law enforcement
the system and agencies responsible for keeping the peace and controlling crime (e.g., police)
Authorities work hard to restrain terrorist activities before they can cause harm.
to suppress, to curb
осуждать убийство политического деятеля
to condemn assassination
Explain the difference between old and new terrorism
Old terrorism: specific manifesto, clandestine networks, limited voilence
New terrorism: no manifesto, cells operate openly, unlimited violence