Is it ever justified to engage in a war or a preemptive attack? The just war theory presumes there are legitimate uses of war but encompasses moral boundaries on […]
Terrorism
Advanced Seminar of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Do you think the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by a terrorist organization is possible? What specific terrorist organizations possess this capability? What are their motives […]
Is Domestic Terrorism Still A Threat
What is the difference between hate crimes and terrorist acts? What is domestic terrorism? Explain the legal difference between extremism and domestic terrorism. Do you believe that domestic terrorism […]
Terrorist Engagement
What does engagement mean when speaking of terrorist activity and involvement? How does it work? What are the psychological consequences or factors of engagement?
Terrorism Today
In 2011, al-Qaeda head and founder Osama bin Laden was assassinated by U.S. forces in Pakistan. His death to many represented a resolution in the global war […]
Domestic Terrorism
1) Research the Unabomber’s manifesto on the Internet and summarize something interesting from it. Provide the link to the website. 2) Is there something in […]
Domestic Terrorist Group
Select one of the following four domestic terrorist groups: KKK, Black Panthers, Weathermen, and Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional. Analyze the group based on your readings this […]
The role of the Department of Defense in border and coastal security
The United States Government is striving to have a “secure” border under the present administration. What would be the consequences/impact to the United […]
Intelligence analysis performed by the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
What types of intelligence analysis are performed by the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)? How does the NCTC partner with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces […]
Lone Wolf Extremism and Domestic Terrorism
Discussion Questions: Why are lone wolf extremists so difficult to detect and prevent from committing acts of violence? How can law enforcement agencies more effectively counter lone wolves attacks […]