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Assignment - The Nation and the Future Discussion
Description - This week we look at the nexus between the derivations of terrorist organizations and the formulation and implementation of policy.
For full participation credit, you need to post a comment or answer to at least two questions (250-word minimum each) posed by the instructor (below) and write a substantive reply (150-word minimum) to the comment of at least two classmates. In order to facilitate discussion, the first answer to a question posed by the instructor is required by Friday, and your first substantive reply to a classmate is required by Sunday.
1. Discuss Nelson Mandela's assertion that the violence the African National Congress chose to adopt was not terrorism. Was it terrorism? Why, or why not?
2. What are the essential properties that must be revealed within Crenshaw Henderson's concept of revolutionary terrorism? Do you agree with this contention? Why, or why not?
3. Do the conclusions reached in the Enders and Sandler article hold true today? Provide historical examples with your response.
4. Discuss the contention that terrorism today is different than in the 1970's period when Baader-Meinhof and other groups operated. What the similarities and the differences, and explain why they exist?