Terrorism

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As defined by the US FBI, 'the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives'

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First and the foremost I would like to say that terrorism is common enemy of the world and cracking down on the terrorism needs joint efforts from the international community," he added.

Pakistan has made important sacrifices, contributions to global anti terrorism: China

As shown by the recent visit to the ROK by US Vice President Mike Pence, the ROK and the US, having established a comprehensive strategic alliance based on common values and trust, will continue to closely cooperate in responding to terrorism and preventing violent extremism.

Korea Republic of : 5th ROK-US Counter-terrorism Consultation to Take Place

A United States Country report has revealed that 45 percent decrease has been witnessed in incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, 39 percent reduction in deaths related to terrorism and 53 percent reduction in injured cases related to terrorism as compared to last year.

NAP accomplishments constrict space for terrorists

The Islamic Republic of Iran within its principled policy has reiterated its preparedness to cooperate with other governments and nations as well as international organizations in the path of real and all-out confrontation with terrorism.

Iran Blasts US Anti-Iran Annual Report on Terrorism

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about terrorism insurance for businesses in the U.

Do your clients need terrorism insurance?

Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) the GTI is the first index to rank countries on the impact of terrorism and analyses the associated economic and social dimensions.

Inaugural Global Terrorism Index Launches

This article draws broadly upon these two perspectives in a necessarily brief reflection on the field of terrorism studies since 9/11, and attempts to assess some of its main successes, perennial issues and future challenges.

The study of terrorism 10 years after 9/11: successes, issues, challenges/11 Eylul'den 10 yil sonra terorizm calismalari: basarilar, konular ve sorunlar

Earlier in May, Iran hosted the International Conference on the Global Alliance against Terrorism for a Just Peace (GAATJP) in Tehran.

Iran to hold Global Fight against Terrorism International Summit

Palitha Kohona, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, participating yesterday in the Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly 65th Session, Agenda Item 107 - 'Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism' - said, "As a country which comprehensively defeated terrorism, both on land and at sea, after a violent age that spanned 30 years, Sri Lanka places great importance on international cooperation in the effort to combat terrorism.

Sri Lanka Calls for the negotiations on the comprehensive convention on terrorism

The declaration also called terrorism "the biggest challenge facing the region", and admitted that terrorism posed a serious threat to peace and security in the region, undermining harmony, friendly and good neighbourly relations and cooperation among the countries of the region.

COMMENT: Terrorism and SAARC -Dr Rashid Ahmad Khan

The Terrorism Ahead: Confronting Transnational Violence in the Twenty-First Century.

The Terrorism Ahead: Confronting Transnational Violence in the Twenty-First Century

intends this textbook on terrorism to be of use "for students in law enforcement, security, and military studies who have little or no understanding of the world of terrorism, and those readers who want to understand terrorism as a social phenomenon.