MERLIZA M. MAKINANO

TERRORISM is a complex issue. While there is no single driver, studies point to conflict as the main driver. Other contributing factors include social alienation, lack of economic opportunities, lack of good governance, and human rights issues. Terrorism literature also points to a variety of tactics to instill fear in a population and create a sense of insecurity in a target population, such as kidnappings, assassinations, sabotage and hijacking. Bombing remains the preferred tactic to inflict violence on non-combatants, as bombs are relatively easier to procure and achieves the maximum impact of sowing fear in the community. That the terrorists operate in small splinter groups adds to the complexity and challenge of addressing terrorism.

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