Poverty and Development - A more unequal world? - Contours of global inequality

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Why is terrorism thought to have become a more significant security threat?

Because its impact has greatly increased

September 11 does not necessarily demonstrate the global significance of terrorism, why?

Because the scale of death was relatively small compared to other forms of warfare

Two other names for modern terrorism

  1. Catastrophic terrorism
  2. Hyper terrorism
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What are three reasons why modern terrorism is so devastating and difficult to counter?

  1. Terrorism is difficult to defend against due to small groups / lone individuals who blend in with society when planning to attack
  2. The potential scale and scope of terrorism has increased through technology, especially the fear of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD's) falling into terrorist hands
  3. Terrorists do not only have easier access to WMD's but also portray greater willingness to use them

"It is not the military impact of terrorism that is so powerful", if it's not, what is?

The reaction of the government and population through expression of fear and anxiety

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