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The Complexity Of The Definition Of Terrorism In The United States:How Terrorism Is Understood In The United States And Who Isworthy Of Being Called A Terroristin The American Perspective, Chika Dewi

Journal of Terrorism Studies

The definition of terrorism, in general, is an act that is against the law or action that can be against the community and when it is planned to achieve political or religious goals. Initially, the resolution of terrorism was still national related to political struggles in countries where the government system was weak and the democratic politics were still fragile, such as in Colombo, Nepal, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, and other related countries in sub-Saharan Africa. After the events of 11 September 2001 in New York and Washington D.C. has made the issue of terrorism placed high on the international agenda. …