The Meaning of Terrorism

Terrorism has many different meanings for people around the world, but the key notion of inflicting panic on people is universal. Terrorism is never an accident; it is the deliberate creation and exploitation of fear for brining about political change. All terrorist acts involve violence or the threat of violence. It is the fear of this act that has power to appeal to change. By undermining confidence in the government and political leadership of their target, terrorist attempt to spread panic. It is premeditated to have mental effects that surpass the initial impact on the victims or…