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This is a potentially controversial subject in some societies, and consequently some teachers may want to carefully consider if they wish to use all of these questions.

What is terrorism?

What is the objective of terrorism? Do all terrorists have the same objectives or do they differ?

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

"Direct action" is an activity which ranges from civil disobedience to outright violence. Is it just a synonym for terrorism?

What, if any, is the difference between political and religious terrorism?

What effect would special laws to deal with terrorists have?

If the death penalty was applicable to terrorist acts, what effect would this have?

Some people argue that if people can't express themselves democratically - for instance if they can't vote to change the government - they are justified in carrying out terrorist actions. What is your opinion?

Some individuals claim that, even in a democracy, they cannot make their voices heard and this entitles them to take "direct action" against the state. What is your opinion?

Under what circumstances would you fight against the state?

If an organisation only targets military forces and does not target civilians, is it still a terrorist organisation? Why, why not?

Where were you, and what were you doing, when your learned about the 9/11 attacks in the US?

Some "fighters for animal rights" and the environment are sometimes accused of terrorist acts. What do you think of the people who carry out violent acts in the name of the environment?

The organisation "Sea Shepherd" takes "direct action" against Japanese whalers. One Japanese seaman has died apparently as a result of their actions.

Animal rights activists in the UK sent a letter bomb to an establishment and the person who opened the bomb lost an eye.

Animal rights activists have released mink into the UK. These are very active predators which damage the local environment.

Ant-abortion "activists" in the US have attacked clinics and were responsible for the death of one doctor. What is your opinion on this?

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This is a potentially controversial subject in some societies, and consequently some teachers may want to carefully consider if they wish to use all of these questions. What is terrorism? What is the objective of terrorism? Do all terrorists have the same objectives or do they differ?

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􏰁 How can terrorism be distinguished from other forms of political violence? 􏰁 Is there such a thing as ‘state terrorism’? 􏰁 Are there any circumstances in which terrorism can be justified? 􏰁 Has the growing importance of religious motivation transformed the nature of terrorism? 􏰁 Did September 11 mark the emergence of a truly global form of terrorism? 􏰁 Is nuclear terrorism an ‘invented’ fear? 􏰁 Why is terrorism so rarely effective, and in what circumstances does it work? 􏰁 Are restrictions on liberty merely the lesser evil compared with the threat of terrorism? 􏰁 Why are military approaches to dealing with terrorism so often counter-productive? 􏰁 Should political deals ever be done with terrorists?

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STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(1)

What images spring to mind when you hear the word 'terrorism'?

(2)

Has your life changed in any way due to terrorism?

(3)

Is the name "war on terror" a correct name?

(4)

If a country repeatedly kills innocent civilians while trying to kill terrorists, does that country take part in terrorism?

(5)

Do you think news stations are neutral when they report on terrorism?

(6)

Do you think terrorism is here to stay?

(7)

What three adjectives would you choose to describe terrorism?

(8)

Which is worse, terrorism or climate change?

(9)

What do you think of the fact that trillions of dollars are spent fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, but only millions are spent on killer diseases like malaria and AIDs?

(10)

What do governments learn from terrorism?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(2)

Do you worry about terrorism?

(3)

When did terrorism first start in the world?

(4)

What countries around the world have terrorist attacks within their borders?

(5)

Is there a difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist?

(6)

Is there a difference between a country's national hero, who may have killed innocents for his country's independence, and a terrorist?

(7)

Do you think terror groups will one day get hold of nuclear and chemical weapons?

(8)

What is state sponsored terrorism?

(9)

Is it better (and cheaper) to tackle the roots of terrorism rather than fight unbelievable expensive wars?

(10)

What do you understand by the term 'cyber-terrorism'? How dangerous is it?

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The former head Microsoft, Bill Gates, has warned that the world could be great danger bio-terrorism. He said the world could face a catastrophe a virus made terrorists that could kill 30 million people less than a year. Mr Gates, the richest person the world, was speaking the Munich Security Conference in Germany. He said there was a "reasonable" chance that a bio-terrorist could act the next 10 to 15 years. He added that world leaders are not prepared such an attack. He expressed his surprise that very few leaders were even aware it. He asked for global "health security" to become a major part government discussions and policies.

Mr Gates explained that: "The next epidemic has a good chance originating a computer screen." He said a genetically engineered virus was easier to make and could kill more people than nuclear weapons, but no country Earth is ready this threat. He asked governments, "to prepare these epidemics the same way we prepare for war". Gates asked governments to start "germ games" activities to prepare a bio-terrorist attack, like many countries engage war games. He said we needed better monitoring to spot outbreaks early, and systems to quickly develop vaccines - weeks rather than years. "We need a new arsenal weapons, anti-viral drugs, antibodies, vaccines and new diagnostics," he said.

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A top member France's government has said European countries must "wake " to terror threats because the attacks Paris November the 13th. French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told reporters that: "It is urgent that Europe wakes , organises itself and defends itself against the terrorist threat." The Paris attacks left 130 people dead, over 350 injured. Dozens those injured are still hospital critical condition. Mr Cazeneuve said Europe must tighten its borders as it was too easy terrorists to move around Europe. One the Paris attackers entered Europe from Syria Greece. He was reportedly pretending to be a Syrian refugee.

The French Ambassador Francois Richier echoed Mr Cazeneuve's words. He said: "I believe no country the world will tolerate this. Terrorism is an important issue. It needs to be addressed. We are currently raising this issue the UN Security Council this week and will propose an amendment terrorism." More and more countries are joining the fight terrorism. The British government wants to take part air strikes in Syria. Britain's leader will soon ask politicians to vote this. Russia is also very active in air strikes terrorist targets in Syria the bombing a Russian passenger plane over Egypt on October the 31st that killed 224 people.

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