What is the difference between extremism and terrorism?
Although it’s commonly associated with religion, extreme ideology is also present in other forms of belief.Terrorism is a type of violent action that involves the intentional targeting of non-combatants. It can also be done in a bifocal manner, where the attack is carried out on one group and not on another.There is not much overlap between the two. When you look at the ideology and psychology of the terrorists, it is clear that they have a lot in common. In terms of the motives of the attackers, they tend to have a lot in common.
What are the causes and motives of terrorism?
Political – Terrorism is a type of organized political violence that originated from groups or individuals who are trying to create instability or gain political advantage. During the Northern Ireland Troubles, which lasted from 1968 to 1998, some of the most violent acts were carried out by Protestant groups.Religious – In the 1990s, various religious groups and individuals carried out terrorist attacks. These include the doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo, which carried out the sarin gas attacks in Tokyo in 1994. There was a growing awareness that a new form of terrorism had emerged. Experts argued that this new type of terrorism was based on the concepts of martyrdom and Armageddon, and that groups would exploit these texts to support their cause.Socioeconomic – The concept of social deprivation seems to explain the link between terrorism and various forms of deprivation.There is also evidence suggesting that the lack of political freedom and education is linked to the recruitment of terrorist fighters.Comparisons of different findings are often confusing, especially when they don’t take into account the context of how people feel about their lives.
https://davestuartjr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AoW-Terrorism_-Causes.pdf
https://www.aucegypt.edu/news/stories/terrorism-vs-extremism-are-they-linked
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