2009年3月7日 上午9點10分09秒terrorism

Terrorism, according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary,is the systematic use of terror, "violent or destructive acts (as bombing) committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their demands." At present, there is no internationally agreed upon definition of terrorism. Common definitions of terrorism refer only to those acts which (1) are intended to create fear (terror), (2) are perpetrated for an ideological goal (as opposed to a materialistic goal or a lone attack), and (3) deliberately target (or disregard the safety of) non-combatants. Some definitions also include acts of unlawful violence or war.

A person who practices terrorism is a terrorist. Acts of terrorism are criminal acts according to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 and the domestic jurisprudence of almost all nations.

The word “terrorism” is politically and emotionally charged,and this greatly compounds the difficulty of providing a precise definition. A 1988 study by the United States Army found that over 100 definitions of the word “terrorism” have been used. The concept of terrorism is itself controversial because it is often used by states to delegitimize political or foreign opponents, and potentially legitimize the state's own use of terror against them. A more neutral description, with less emotional connotations, would be Violent Non-State Actor (VNSA).

The presence of non-state actors in widespread armed conflict has created controversy regarding the application of the laws of war.

The history of terrorist organizations suggests that they do not practice terrorism only for its political effectiveness. Individual terrorists are also motivated by a desire for social solidarity with other members of their organisation

Terrorism has been practiced by a broad array of political organizations for furthering their objectives. It has been practiced by both right-wing and left-wing political parties, nationalistic groups, religious groups, revolutionaries, and ruling governments.

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