Terrorism occupies the energy of thousands of members of police and intelligence forces in numerous countries and involves a large expenditure of public funds to protect dignitaries and other targets. It also has become a significant area of academic study and research and will continue to threaten international peace and stability in the twenty-first century.
The world in the twenty-first century faces a proliferation of terrorist groups with varied circumstances that motivate them to violent action. Almost all nations face some form of terrorist threat. Although the scope,...
Source: Magill’s Guide to Military History, ©2004 Salem Press, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
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