Introduction Operation Geronimo, also known as the mission to capture or eliminate Osama bin Laden, stands as one of the most pivotal and controversial military operations in modern history. This persuasive essay will delve into the multifaceted aspects of Operation Geronimo, emphasizing its significance in…
Essays on Terrorism
I walk into the briefing room as the President screams at the fighter pilot “FIRE!” I shudder as I know the thoughts of the innocent parents that hadn’t done anything wrong. The man we wanted dead, Osama-Bin Laden was our aim but many, many more…
When President Obama gave the order to conduct Operation Geronimo, which was the kill or capture mission of Osama Bin Laden, his legal team had to make sure that the order was legal under Title 50 War and National Defense, by International Law, and in…
Over the course of several months as U.S. intelligence agencies were working hard around the clock to present their finding to the highest level, military officials from JSOC were also working hard to develop several military plans if an operation were to be authorized by…
September 11th, 2001 was a historical day in history. This one day had the entire world shaken, and civilians were quivering in fear for themselves, their families, their children. 9/11 was so dreadful that they teach about it in schools. Approximately 3,000 people lost their…
After a series of terrorist attacks on many major cities in the world and especially the 9/11 case, the airport security system has been thoroughly reformed and restructured to ensure security for tourists. In addition to gathering information from national intelligence agencies the United States…
The burning image of World Trade Tower had made itself becoming the defining moment of the new 21st century. Among numerous possible causes of the incidence, many Americans heavily criticized the nation’s inability to collect indications and warnings of the attack beforehand. However, the intelligence…
September 11, 2001. Thousands and millions of people wake up and start their day, whether it be by working, travelling, or even in going to and being at school. What started out as this bright and sunny day in New York and for many others,…
We’ve all heard of it? You’ve heard of it? I’ve heard of it? It caused mass destruction, but also nations to united, it 9/11 one of history’s most well-known event it caused shock waves to be sent across the world, so what caused it, what…
This essay discusses the relationship between terrorism and civil war in order to explore the reasons, effectiveness and institutional use of terrorism as a policy tool in the political system. Therefore, from the perspective of the concept of non state terrorism, terrorism, as a means…
During a time of war the President of the United States of America is granted certain authorities and power that can be used in self-defense of the nation. President Obama exercised that power by authorizing Operation Geronimo, a raid on Waziristan Haveli Compound on Pakistani…
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS and/or ISIL is an extreme violent Islamist group that has severely increased in the last decade throughout the Middle East. This group is also called Da’-ish in Arabic. The rise of this barbaric group…
Throughout history, many events have influenced society in ways that have everlasting effects. Some of these have benefitted society and allowed us to progress, while others have left us with much despair. An event purposely meant to cause harm using violence to achieve some type…
The Islamic State was created as a self-proclaimed caliphate by the Sunni militants who reinterpreted Islam in a way that it served their international holy war. Their fighters engage in suicide missions across Europe, regardless of whether they were born in the Middle East, North…
A mass shooting is an incident where multiple people (at least four) are killed due to firearm violence. While mass shootings occur all over the world, they have plagued the United States for decades. One may wonder how an individual can build up the hate…
Have you heard of the attacks of September 11, 2001? Have you thought of what would be the response to the attacks of such a magnitude? On this day, two airplanes were hijacked by terrorists supposedly from an islamic extremist group Al-Qaeda. These planes filled…
When you think of war, conflict and terrorism the army always come to my mind I think this is due to them having to deal with these issues on a daily basis once they are stationed in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflict…
Introduction It was the 9th of September, 2001. This was a day in US history that will never be forgotten. On this day, the twin towers (located in NYC) were targeted in an act of terrorism. At 8:46 am on a sunny Tuesday morning in…
Introduction The definition of trust is the when one person thinks another person is reliable. They have confidence in the other person and feel safe with them physically and emotionally. Each and every day, the citizens of the United States put trust into their government,…
Introduction When someone says 9/11, what is the first thing you think about? Is it the images of the gaping hole in the World Trade Center? Is it the images of a plane deliberately slamming into the south tower of the World Trade Center? Is…
Introduction The works of many terrorists around the world have made an imprint on world history but know one is as well known as Osama Bin Laden. The leader of Al Qaeda terror group organized and orchestrated terror attacked for decades across all stretches of…
The Early Life Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad Bin Laden, also known as Osama bin Laden was born on March 10, 1957. ” He was the 17th of 52 children born to Mohammed bin Laden, a Yemeni immigrant.” (History.com) His father Mohammed bin Laden was…
The Struggle to Build a Good Muslim Society When we talk about Islam, we are talking about a religion with a diverse history full of struggle, cultures & traditions, rituals and believe me, to follow those rituals is not everyone’s cup of tea. Islam has…
September 11th 2001 is a day that will forever be ingrained in every American’s mind. The attack on the twin towers caused many Americans to fear for their lives and their safety in this country. The American people looked to their government and Commander in…
The violent history of terrorism across the globe has left its mark on the world. The attacks have shaped the way terrorist organizations are viewed and categorized in today’s society. Over the years, terrorist organizations have adapted, adjusted, and evolved their plans of action to…
Introduction Well, let’s overlook 9/11 incident what was it and where did happen and how it had been done? This horrendous even happened in 9/11/2001 in one of five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island) of New city at early morning starting…
Charter for Freedom of Religion or Belief was officially created 2014, through the contribution of 30 international agencies, and spearheaded by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. The basis of this decision was the perceived need to reinforce Article 18 of the Universal Declaration…
As we look at the history of disasters in the U.S we have learned many lessons as to what needs to be done post disaster strike. Natural and man-made disasters create a psychological trauma for those who experience the disasters first hand along with their…
Terrorism is sometimes understood because the use or threat of violence to additional a political cause. There’s no universally in agreement definition of act of terrorism creating it a troublesome object to quantify. Facts of act of terrorism across the world have hyperbolic markedly in…
The horrific terrorist attacks on the clear, blue-skied morning of September 11th, 2001 (9/11) were nothing short of a tragedy. This simultaneous, well planned and coordinated operation targeted and destroyed symbols of American strength and global influence with hopes of promoting fear in and weakening…
Terrorism is a serious crime. Looking within the past and current scenarios there has been a number of instances of terrorist attacks. We all know about 9/11 attacks and motel Taj attacks in India. It’s more scary and perilous similar to a terrible night mare…
Social media is used by everyone every day and has quickly becoming a huge part of life as we know. Social media has made everyone’s life easier through instant messaging, news articles, and public profiles staying in touch has never been easier. It seems that…
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), bioterrorism is defined as the “deliberate release of viruses, bacteria or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants.” (CDC, 2007). Fortunately, the threat and use of bioterrorism throughout history has…
Abstract This paper will serve as a response and as a reaction to the new-age issues of terrorism and profiling in a post 9-11 United States. Particular focus will be given to the USA Patriot Act, or The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate…
Government Policies Terrorism can be distinguished from political violence because political institutions are not sufficiently capable of managing with socioeconomic disparities and other grievances (Lutz, 2010). Conversely, it is also held that in relatively egalitarian societies with stable, well-developed political institutions, political space in the…
The United States is very vulnerable to terrorist attacks and evolving threats. Some of these threats include, but are not limited to cybersecurity, energy security, economy, climate change and weapons of mass destruction( Markle Task Force, 2009). This is due lack of information sharing and…
While men are to become a fighter, little things are known about the Western women of the Islamic State. Upon becoming Islamic State member, women are reportedly quickly get married to one of the group’s fighters and have a firmly controlled household routine of cooking,…
Terrorism is described in USC 18 as any attack by an individual, group or organization on the civil population to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a government by mass…
Terrorism has become a term that is no longer unfamiliar on a global scale. It has victimized not only individuals, but also nations and organizations as they have merged together to combat and safeguard the innocent from these acts. Spain is no exception. From the…
As the world arose from the ruins of a brutal war in the latter half of the 20th century, The republic of Iraq also began its journey towards prosperity, only to find itself thrusted and shoved back into the clutches of poverty, violence and moreover…
Commonly it’s debated whether events shape people more or people shape events more. I’ll play the devil’s advocate for these 2 points. Events are a broad category that encapsulates historical occurrences and personal or traditional ceremonies. Likewise the term ‘people’ accounts for various experiences, genders,…
Clash of Civilizations? After the event of September 11, 2001, Americans enters into the gripping fear of another attack. This attack was the first attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor, more than half a decade prior. Following Pearl Harbor, the United States officially enters…
Law enforcement and intelligence measures are a fragment of an all-inclusive structure of measures planned for the methodical prevention and suppression of terrorism. The definition of intelligence in this instance is the output of professional organisations that accumulate, examine and action classified information to justify…
To demonstrate its power in the Cold War, began a race for the best weapons and deployment of armament between the two blocks, if Moscow moved troops or produced settlements near the “iron curtain”, the United States of America deployed ballistic missiles in the territories…
The controversy surrounding the definition of terrorism is based upon the fact of determining the use of violence as directed to whom, by whom and for which reasons. The use of violence against civilian is both common to state and non-state groups in order to…
Holocaust and Isis At some point while sitting in class perhaps this thought came to mind; why am I learning about this or why do I need to know this? I can admit that this question comes to my mind while I am in any…
“Lest we get on our high horse…remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ” (Obama). For centuries, there has been much disagreement and despise among the Christian and Islam faiths. Beginning in 1095, a series of…
When you think about terrorism, what comes to mind? Nowadays, the first word people will say is ISIS. Most people know ISIS as a terrorist organization, which is exactly what it is, but there is much more to it. ISIS stands for the Islamic State…
On third of April, 2017, a terrorist attack has happened in the metro of Saint Petersburg by a suicide bomber who used an explosive device in one of the stations. Fourteen people were reported to be dead and it was unclear whether the perpetrator was…
War on Terror When I first saw 9/11, I did not really understand what was happening. I remember my whole family and I were in the kitchen and the television was on when suddenly the show that we were watching was cut off to the…
Even before the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States’ relationship with the Middle East has been tumultuous. However, September 11 was a turning point and “War on Terror” began and will keep going indefinitely. The terrorist group Al Qaeda attacked the World…
Event REFLECTION 391 The following essay will address a theological theme that made itself prominent while attending the conference “Torture, Human Rights, War on Terror.” The theme to be considered will be sin. That is, what are the connections between torture and sin? Further, can…
Terrorism is an international wide spread phenomenon that humanity has used as a tool to get political gain over their perceived opponents for centuries. Think about what the Zealots were to the Roman, think about the Jacobins who ruled the revolutionary state, think about the…
The term ‘terrorism’ originated from the word ‘terror’ in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. It instils fear and panic to the people of France under the ruling of ‘Maximilien Robespierre’ who came into power after the execution of Louis XVI. Many live…
“It’s more than a war on terror. It’s the most decisive war of the 21st Century.” – George W. Bush Seventeen years of conflict with terrorism has seen two prestigious countries brought to ruins. At the soul of these states intertwined with the troubling thread…
On the night of the 13 November 2015, a shocking series of organized terrorist attacks occurred in Paris. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a fundamentalist Islamist group claimed the responsibility for these attacks. France, asked for assistance and support from other MS…
According to a research conducted by Mia Bloom, the author of “Bombshell: Women and Terrorism” , female suicide bombers, including the Chechen Black Widows, and members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka and the Irish Republican Army (IRA), carried out…
