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Vocabulary

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Asymmetric

/ay-suh-met-rik/

"Unequal size."

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Civilian

/si-vil-yan/

"Non-soldier."

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Radicalize

/rad-i-kuh-lyz/

"Make extreme."

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Intelligence

/in-tel-i-jens/

"Secret info."

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Collateral

/kuh-lat-er-al/

"Side effect."

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Extremism

/ik-stree-miz-um/

"Extreme views."

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Ideology

/y-dee-ol-uh-jee/

"Belief system."

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Cell

/sel/

"Small group."

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Surge

/surj/

"Sudden increase."

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Legitimacy

/li-jit-uh-muh-see/

"Rightfulness."

Article

The Invisible Enemy 💣

Terrorism is the use of violence against civilians to achieve political aims. It is 'Asymmetric Warfare'—a small group fighting a powerful state. Since they cannot win on the battlefield, they use fear (terror) to force change.

Counter-terrorism involves intelligence gathering, special forces raids, and curbing financing. However, the 'War on Terror' has been criticized for causing 'Collateral Damage' (civilian deaths), which can 'Radicalize' more people, creating a cycle of violence.

The definition is often debated: "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter." It depends on perspective and legitimacy.

Practice

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Asymmetric warfare means...

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Collateral Damage usually refers to...

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Radicalize means...

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Intelligence in this context means...

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Sleeper Cell is...

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Terrorism targets...

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Ideology is...

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Cycle of violence implies...

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Freedom Fighter vs Terrorist depends on...

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Extremism is...

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