*Over 360 different definitions of the word terrorism. Domestic terrorism Group or individual operating entirely in the U.S.

. Without foreign direction. International terrorism Some connection to a foreign power Or activities transcend national boundaries (crossing over) one mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter Brian Jenkins, Rand Corp. *Bruce Hoffman expert on terrorism Terrorism stems from: Hatred Revenge Territoriality 8 characteristics of terrorism: The intent is to create fear Media attention Political objective Victim selection is random and unpredictable Use of various methods of attack Well planned Occurs in public Has sources of support Needs an audience Two types of state terrorism State terrorism acts of terror perpetrated by governments using their own military or police forces State-sponsored terrorism support of terrorist groups by sympathetic governments. *Country reports on terrorism. State Sponsors of Terrorism Cuba Raul Castro Iran Ahmadinejad Syria - Assad Sudan al Bashir N. Korea Kim Jong Il