39 Best Terrorism Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Why did the U.S. fund Taliban in the 80's?

C. Reyes
Answered: Jun 11, 2018

The US funded the Taliban during the time the Soviet Union was trying to invade Afghanistan. The US supported jihad against The Soviet Union. The US supported Taliban funding to prevent the...Read More

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What is the difference between War and Terrorism?

S. Leo, Content Blogger
Answered: Jul 15, 2019

War and Terrorism are two things threatening the peace and stability of different societies today. There are so many terrorist groups hiding under some doctrines of religion to be killing and...Read More

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Why is ISIS called a proto-state?

M. Wright
Answered: Jun 06, 2018

A proto-state is a political entity which does not represent a thoroughly institutionalized or autonomous sovereign state. A proto-state is also known as a quasi-state. It is a term which meaning...Read More

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Why is the CIA such a shady organisation?

Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist
Answered: Jun 14, 2018

The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the United States federal government. Harry Truman created it in 1947. Their directive was to collect information...Read More

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Do terrorists also have human rights?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Mar 22, 2018

I am not 100% sure about this but I understand that international laws would claim that even a terrorist has human rights and they should be arrested and brought before a court. They should not...Read More

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Who was the perpetrator who started ISIS and what happened to him?

Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi who was born Ahmad Fadeel al-Nazal al-Khalayleh founded ISIS. He was born October 30, 1966 and he died June 7, 2006. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was a Jordanian jihadist, he r...Read More

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What is the difference between a "terrorist" and a "freedom fighter"?

L.Steven
Answered: Mar 28, 2018

Terrorism is an act according to which someone makes use of fear and uses fear tactics so as to control the minds of people, and to persuade them to act in any specific way. On the other hand, a...Read More

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Can terrorists someday get the hold on the Nuclear weapons?

L.Steven
Answered: Mar 28, 2018

Yes, it might be possible for the terrorists to get hold of the nuclear weapons at some point in the future. This is because terrorist organizations such as ISIS are spreading over Syria and...Read More

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Which was the first terrorist organisation?

Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

The Irish Republican Brotherhood was the earliest modern day terrorist organization. It was founded and organised by John O'Mahony and Michael Doheny. The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB)...Read More

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Does the government have to follow the Geneva conventions in dealing with Terrorist outfits?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Mar 22, 2018

This subject has been discussed at great length especially since terrorists attacked the United States (US) on 9/11/01. It was brought to light by the treatment of prisoners in CIA-run prisons...Read More

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Is 9/11 the worst terrorist attack ever?

Markda John
Answered: Mar 28, 2018

Indeed, 9/11 terrorist attack is one of the most monstrous crimes and one of the worst terrorist attack ever done in history. However, I do not tend to measure terrorism on an absolute scale of...Read More

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Is Goth culture responsible for terrorist activities like Columbine school massacre and Oklahoma city bombing?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Mar 22, 2018

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What is the worst nightmare for any government?

L.Steven
Answered: Mar 29, 2018

For any government, there can only be a single worst nightmare. And that is the internal instability of their region. This instability could be due to the rebels fighting within their country, a...Read More

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Which was the worst terrorist attack of all time?

M. Wright
Answered: Jun 06, 2018

The September 11th, 2001 attacks came as a series of four well-organized attacks, planned by Al-Qaeda, targeting the US. Al-Queda terrorists hijacked four passenger airliners operated by two...Read More

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What does Al-Qaeda think of ISIS?

V. Barnes
Answered: Jun 04, 2018

No. Al-Qaeda and Isis do not like each other. Isis is by a product of the Al Queda in Iraq which was led by al-Zarqawi before he was killed in a US airstrike. Much of the rivalry between the two...Read More

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