The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism

The case study for Week 2 will include your review of a report by John Moore entitled The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism: Please review this case study and indicate how this allows for a better understand of the religious motivation of some Muslim extremists around the world.

See http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/target/etc/modern.html

Defining Terrorism

Compare and contrast the different definitions of terrorism. Most definitions include the use of violence to create fear. The Department of State focuses on sub-national groups. The Department of Defense includes the threat of violence. The Federal Bureau of Investigation notes that terrorism is illegal. The Department of Homeland Security concentrates on critical infrastructure.

In a two to three page paper (not including the cover page an reference page), compare and contrast these definitions; identifying the similarities and the differences.