Terrorism is a relative term: 'One man's terrorism is another man's freedom fighting. Analyze various factors behind this relativity of the term, and in what ways terrorism be countered at the domestic, regional and international levels.
Debate #339 · Terrorism, extremism and internal security
Can terrorism be objectively distinguished from a freedom struggle?
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Examiners want: why the term is relative, the terrorism–freedom struggle distinction, Palestine, Kashmir, Afghanistan cases, counter-measures at all levels
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2021
2015
The phenomenon of terrorism has occupied centre stage in today's world. Highlight the difference between terrorism and freedom struggle. Discuss the issue of terrorism in backdrop of what is happening in Palestine, Afghanistan and Kashmir.
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