What are the main reasons for terrorism?

Causes motivating terrorism

• Independence or separatist movements.
• Irredentist movements.
• Adoption of a particular political philosophy, such as socialism (left-wing terrorism), anarchism, or fascism (possibly through a coup or as an ideology of an independence or separatist movement)

What are the impacts of terrorism?

Terrorist acts can cause ripple effects through the economy that have negative impacts. The most obvious is the direct economic destruction of property and lives. Terrorism indirectly affects the economy by creating market uncertainty, xenophobia, loss of tourism, and increased insurance claims.

What is terrorism?

Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom.

What is the Patriot Act of 2001 definition of terrorism?

PATRIOT Act of 2001.Very broad definition Department of State operationally describes terrorism as “premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against non-combatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience”11 United States of America Country General description Comments –15–

What should the existing definition of terrorism be amended?

–47– (12) The existing definition should be amended to ensure that it is clear from the statutory language that terrorism motivated by a racial or ethnic cause is included. (13) Extra-territoriality should remain within the definition in accordance with international obligations.

Should Canada refine its definition of terrorism?

26The UN Human Rights Committee has suggested that Canada should refine its terrorism definition to ensure that individuals are not targeted on political,religious or ideological grounds:see Concluding Observations of the Human Rights Committee Canada CCPR/C/CAN/CO/5, 2nd November 2005. 56.

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