Terrorism

By: Daniel Cohen, Joshua Wangwe,

Gabriel Mitchell, Javier Robles

What is Terrorism?
The use of violence and intimidation in
the pursuit of political aims.

Types of Terrorism
State supported Terrorism :
Iran, Sudan, Syria
Political/Religious Terrorism Groups:
ISIS, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, Hezbollah,
Taliban, Hamas, Al Shabab.
Cyber Terrorism:
Chinese Cyber Terrorists, Anonymous.

How Terrorism Affects the World

Slaughter and brutalization of civilians

Racial profiling
Poverty and Refugees
War

Why Terrorism is worth Addressing

Constant cycle of
violence

Destruction

Threat to global peace

Possible Solution: Counterterrorism

Two Major components

Make civilians safer
Arrest terrorist
Mainly focused on
Surveillance
Background checks
Raids

Pros

Prevent and reduce

terrorist attacks

Forge partnerships

Increased Security

Dismantle terrorist
networks

Neutralize terrorist cells

Cons

Slow process

Reliant on others intel

Loss of civil liberties

Promotes Islamophobia

The use of torture

Possible Solution: Drones

Drones are easy to use

They are very accurate

They are cheaper than sending

actual military soldiers

They are Cheaper than sending

equipment

Use of Drone Cons

Civilians can get

traumatised or killed

Drones fail to reduce

armed militancy

Possible solution: Immigration Control

Monitoring foreign students and workers

Avoid massive programs

Tracking system

Tighter security on areas of access

Immigration Control: Pros

More security = people feeling safe

Better Control

More Efficiency

Money invested wisely

Immigration Control: Cons

Massive Invasion of privacy

Promotes Racial Profiling

Increases value on passport

Cost a lot of money and energy

Only improve not solve

Where Do We Go From Here?

Best Option: Counter-terrorism

Reduction of attacks
Gradual destruction of terrorist groups
Proven Effective

But also...
Immigration Control

What Should Happen Next?

Increased security

Monitoring of suspects

Expand Intelligence networks

Whose Responsibility is it to make that happen?

The World leaders

UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)

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