I conclude the biometric state is playing a role in the War on Terror by exploiting the morality of the target via biometric technology governing through risk, and simultaneously converting the opportunity, to channels of survival and security. In the War on Terror, the target of opportunity is portrayed in the media as mobile targets, and in that sense, the...
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On November 11, 2001, many lives changed forever; and not just for the US citizens, but for the rest of the world as well. The war on terrorism had begun and would not end anytime soon. The US and Britain invaded Iraq and Afghanistan, which initiated the war on terrorism in 2001. During their time in the Middle East, the...
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This essay will argue that the global war on terror was unsuccessful, although many commentators would disagree, it is clear that the failures of the war on terror outweigh the successes... The war on terror failed mostly due to the controversial human rights abuses that took place in response to the 9/11 terrorist attack. However, some may argue that the...
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In this analysis, I develop a definition of the biometric state based on Muller’s interpretation, constituting, ‘securitization, governing through risk, and the widespread application of biometric technology and surveillance, within the context of specific assumptions about liberty, security, and identity.’ It is my contention, the biometric state emerged as a new mode of governance in the United States following September...
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Introduction War is changing from conventional conflicts between nations to ‘small-wars’ as counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, ethnic and religious conflicts (Rochester, 2016, s. 10). The change is from interstate war to new wars involving nonstate actors and armed forces. The modern warfare post challenges to the United Nations (UN) Charter, the Geneva Conventions and other legal documents since they originated during World...
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Conceptualized because of the various ways in which mediums have visualized, recorded and represented aspects of terrorism. The CNN effect established a twenty-four-seven news cycle which entirely covered the first Gulf war. This represents mediatization because the ability of real-time communications technology compels governments to immediately respond based on human suffering portrayed on the television. Mediatization has significantly affected the...
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The announcement of the war on terror drove substantial change, which was explicitly unsuccessful for various reasons. Mainly as this war had led to the humiliation of those falsely accused, as well as causing great fear among the American public, making it a possible cause towards the increase of xenophobia and racism globally, more so in America. Furthermore, the campaign...
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Background: Study of terrorism is growing and portrayal of terrorism in media, motivation and recruitment processes, individual agency and environmental enablers are different factors within a terrorist organization that have been extensively studied. However, as most terrorist activities were undertaken by men, the studies inadvertently produced results that are relevant to men. Women also contribute to political violence and terrorism...
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History of the Spanish American War In February two events crystallized U.S. opinion in favor of Cuban independence. First, the Spanish minister in Washington, Enrique Dupuy de Lóme, wrote a letter critical of President McKinley that fell into the hands of the Cuban junta in New York. Its publication caused a sensation, but Sagasta quickly recalled Dupuy de Lóme. A...
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Terrorism can be dated back to the 1605 attempted gunpowder plot by Guy Fawks and how he was burned on the stake as a consequence, which is still celebrated to this day. There are many wars which are started due to the consequences of terrorism. An example of this is the war on terrorism in the middle east which the...
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Then: “It is very important that Americans understand that the threat we face is not part of the Islamic faith” (Peters et al 1998). Now: “Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” (Heilpern 2017). Both are controversial, both leading to different intra-state views, both affecting global politics and actions. One...
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The morning of September 11, 2001, was and still is, a tragedy, not only for all Americans but for the whole world. First, the Al-Qaeda members hijacked four commercial airliners, then, the four aircraft were used in suicide attacks that were carried out on important buildings (one of the attacks was unsuccessful) in the USA. One of the planes hit...
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The tremendous number of nearly 3,000 victims traumatized the worldwide society in the morning of 11 September 2001. This event led to the instantaneous reactions of significant figures: “Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love”, wrote the Queen Elizabeth in her...
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Question: Outline the history of and Australia’s involvement in the war on terrorism in Iraq and Syria? The new war on terrorism in Iraq and Syria has been a long and complex battle with multiple enemy forces, who are most often indistinguishable from civilians. Australia has engaged in this war on terrorism due to varying alliances with a multitude of...
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Introduction Hunter S. Thompson, known for his unique style of gonzo journalism, was an influential writer and social commentator. His writings often provided a critical analysis of contemporary events and issues. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Thompson's perspectives and insights on the event and its implications were notable. This informative essay explores Hunter S. Thompson's response to...
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Domestic terrorism and international terrorism are the two main types of terrorism we deal with in the United States. Domestic terrorism is defined by the FBI as, “violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature” (FBI, 2016). The FBI defines...
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Introduction: Whilst modern terrorism is assumed to be the ideology of states like IS, it expands further than that. Modern terrorism is sometimes expressed by those who feel cast away by society and act out of vengeance and hatred. An example of this is the Toronto Van Attack (John Paul Tasker, CBC 2018), which was a major tragedy last year...
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For many right-wing terrorists, the key driver that motivates their cause is the fear of extinction of the so-called white race. Whether this be through the prospect of equality for black people within the United States that motivated the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), or the increasing presence of Muslims within Norweigan society that enraged Anders Breivik, it is evident that...
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Introduction The concept of civilization may be defined as a collective group, embedded into history and as a cultural entity. Villages, regions, ethnic groups, nationalities, and religious groups, all have distinct cultures at different levels of cultural heterogeneity. The culture of a village in southern Italy may be different from that of a village in northern Italy, but both will...
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Terrorism has existed in one form or another and has been an issue within society throughout history. One of the first attempts at a terrorist attack in Britain was Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot of 1605, terrorism existed throughout Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia during the twentieth century and the definition of terrorism is derived from the French, 'reign of terror'...
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In November 2008, A series of terrorist attacks took place in Mumbai. A terrorist organization, based in Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out eight attacks that lasted for 4 days across Mumbai. Eight of the attacks occurred on prestigious and historic locations in which there was an estimation of 174 people died including 9 attackers and more than 300 were wounded. This...
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In the world we live in today it is very difficult to ignore the fact that international terrorism is very present and it is present everywhere. Random acts of violence have been happening for the several last decades bringing with them death and destruction. Such acts do not only affect political stability and people’s lives, they also have an enormous...
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This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of poverty and terrorism in the Philippines and give a general idea of poverty is the main cause of terrorism. The study will provide an overview of the current status of Mindanao. Also, this research will provide an idea about terrorism in Mindanao. Most terrorist activities include bomb-for-hire, bomb-for-sale, extortion, and kidnappings...
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Terrorism is a difficult threat to tackle as it comes in different forms and for various reasons. For the most part, it is politically motivated and its purpose is to disturb the peace by installing fear into populations so that they can achieve what they want more easily. Using military power as a deterrent for terrorism can be seen to...
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What is terrorism? Firstly, the question arises, what does “Terrorism” means? In simple words, “Terrorism”, means the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. Terrorism comes from the word ‘Terror’ which means creating fear in the minds of the people in the country. The word “Terrorism” joins with the suffix “ism” which...
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It often seems like the world is in a constant state of panic. Technology has facilitated many everyday activities and has provided immediate information to those seeking it. People are informed about major events in seconds and this, inevitably, causes people to persistently feel alarmed and anxious. Terrorism, or “ the threat or use of violence to change an existing...
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Terrorism is something that has influenced the lives of the American population in the United States in any event once in their lifetimes. It is something that Americans have found out about in history books and have seen on national TV. Terrorism has sadly been a part of the United States of America’s history since as early as the 1920s....
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How much emphasis should be placed on the use of military force as a means of defeating terrorism? Three factors are particularly important when analyzing terrorism and counter-terrorism. First, the terrorist strategy, second, what the terrorists want to achieve and third, how to best fight them. Almost no democracies have fallen as a consequence of terrorism but many have overreacted...
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Terrorism, by definition, attempts to change the psychological and sociological state of its targets. terrorists are often people who haven’t found their place in society; they are excluded from it and don’t have the chance to change their situation. This case explores the overall view of terrorism in Pakistan and around the world, its effects, and more importantly its root...
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Introduction The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, commonly known as 9/11, were a pivotal moment in modern history. This cause and effect essay aims to explore the factors that led to the tragic events of 9/11 and examine the profound consequences that unfolded in its aftermath. Understanding the causes and effects of 9/11 is essential to comprehend the significant...
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