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      <title>Terrorism discussion notes by THOMAS GONZALES (STUDENT)</title>
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         <title>Colombia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Koda Thompson</p><p>The big three terrorist groups in Columbia are National liberation army (ELN), Revolutionary armed forces / Colombia ppl army (FARC-EP) and, Segunda marquentalia. these groups use fear tactics like bombings kidnapping/ hostage and violences agents the public. the main goal for these groups is independent gov.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-08 18:08:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Abby Wright </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Costa Rica has a low risk of terrorism but, the main groups would be, drug trafficking organizations, U.S. treasury, and Global context. The most common methods are drug trafficking, financial crimes, and kidnapping. There is no recent history of terrorist attacks but Costa Rica focuses on preventive legal framework. The goal of these terrorist groups are profit, territory, and destabilization. The local media portrays terrorism is distant, low-probability threat and I think that is accurate. Costa Ricans have no impact to there daily life.    </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Nigeria  Miley bellehumeur </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>in north West Africa the 3 major groups are the Boko Haram (as Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad) violent extremist group based in northeastern Nigeria that seeks to establish a Salafi-Islamist state governed by a strict interpretation of Sharia law and the <strong>Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin</strong> is a major Salafi-jihadist terrorist organization and the Islamic state is a widely recognized and designated <strong>terrorist organization</strong> with a radical Salafi-jihadist ideology.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>these groups used methods like armed assaulted and ambushes and kidnapping  for ransom and bombing and improvised explosive devices </p><p><br/></p><p>well the government in north west Africa is responding to the terrorist groups but employ range of counterterrorism  responses, combining military operations, law enforcement measures and international cooperations.</p><p><br/></p><p>the goals of these terrorist groups are eliminate western, influence overthrow secular regional government and establish a salafi-islamist state governed by strict interpretation of Sharia laws </p><p><br/></p><p>the local media portrayals of terrorism are heavily influenced by state interests and the need for sensationalism and the challenging environment for local journalists. </p><p><br/></p><p>terrorism shatters daily life through displacement, disrupted education/services, economic hardship, constant fear and forced control. </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Isaac Oporto</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Terrorism in Brazil </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>3 Major Terrorist Groups:</em></strong></p><p>-Hezbollah and Iranian Links</p><p>-Islamic State (ISIS)</p><p>-Domestic Antisystemic Movements </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Common Methods:</em></strong></p><p>-Bombings </p><p>-Kidnapping</p><p>-Armed Forces </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Government's Responses:</em></strong></p><p>Enhanced legal frameworks, domestic law enforcement, and distinguishing terrorism form serious organized crime </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Goals of these Terrorist groups:</em></strong></p><p>Racial and Ideological purity, Anti-Government and Anti-Establishment, and Exploiting Social Divides </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Local Media Portray Terrorism:</em></strong></p><p>Domestic Political Influence and Polarization  </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Terrorism Portray in Daily Life:</em></strong></p><p>Low direct threat, focus on urban violence, and External Influence </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Chad by Gage J</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Chads main terrorist groups are the JNIM, ISSP, and the ISAWP.</p><p><br></p><p>they mostly attack through ambushes bombing in cities and roads and kidnapping and hostage situations.</p><p><br></p><p>Chad has responded with military action against them, communicating with other countries and reinforcing their anti-terrorism laws.</p><p><br></p><p>the JNIM wants to establish an Islamic state. The ISSP wants to destroy western culture. and the IWASP wants to astablish a caliphate.</p><p><br></p><p>the news portrays the terrorist groups as violent, aggressive and fear mongering. Condoning their actions and celebrating the governments response.</p><p><br></p><p>The terrorist groups describe Chad as a neglected country with corrupt politicians and a government that doesn't do enough for its citizens.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>South Asia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Big 3: Taliban, AQIS, and ISIL-K</p><p><br/></p><p>Types: Bombings/explosives, firearms, armed assult, incenidarys.</p><p><br/></p><p>Goals: Political, economic, and religous aims; targeting, exploiting weakness</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jordan, Asia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>MARI TORRES </p><p>3 major terrorist groups:</p><p>-ISIS(Islamic state) </p><p>-Al qaeda and its affiliates</p><p>-iran aligned militias</p><p><br></p><p>Most common methods terrorist use:</p><p>-bombing</p><p>-armed attacks</p><p>-rocket or drone strikes</p><p><br></p><p>Gov. response to terrorist groups: </p><p>-jordan works to stop terrorist groups by arresting suspects and drsitibuting plots it also secures its boarders to prevent weapons and fighters from entering the country also the gov. partners with other nation to share intelligence and improve counter terrorism efforts</p><p><br></p><p>Goals of the terrorist groups:</p><p>-the groups aim to gain power and spread their extremist beliefs by using fear and violence. they also try to weaken the government and create instability to increase their influence.  </p><p><br></p><p>How does local media portray terrorism:</p><p>-Jordans  media shows terrorism as a serious threat focusing on security and arrests the coverage is mostly accurate but sometimes emphasizes the danger to stress caution</p><p><br></p><p>How does terrorism affect daily life:</p><p>affects daily life by creating fear and ,asking people feel unsafe in public places, it can also lead to stricter security measures, travel restrictions and consistent alerts that disrupt normal routines  </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-08 18:25:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Argentina</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>3 major terrorist groups are Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shi'a Islamist political organization, the Argentine Anticommunist Alliance (Triple A), and Montoneros, a radical left Marxist group.</p><p><br/></p><p>The most common methods of terrorism include large-scale bombings, kidnappings and torture, and money laundering.</p><p><br/></p><p>Hezbollah aims to eliminate the state of Israel, expel western influence from the Middle East, and establish an Islamic government in Lebanon.</p><p><br/></p><p>Triple A aims to eliminate leftist guerrillas and political dissidents, suppress Marxist influence, and destabilize the government to create a military coup.</p><p><br/></p><p>Montoneros aims to make Argentina a socialist state, and implement "authentic Peronism".</p><p><br/></p><p>The government combats terrorism by cooperating with international organizations like the United Nations and OAS, combatting money laundering by cooperating with FAFT (Financial Action Task Force), and establishing the Federal Investigations Department.</p><p><br/></p><p>Media is often influenced by outside countries such as the United States. The media is accurate in its portrayal, but mostly emphasizes the lack of justice for Israeli victims.</p><p><br/></p><p>Most terrorism in Argentina occured in the 1970's, so most effects are minimal in the present day. The biggest issues are drug trafficking and street-level crime.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Niger  Francisco Hernandez</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>3 major terrorist groups:</p><p>In Northwest Africa :Niger: the 3 major terrorist groups are Jama´at Nusrt Al Islam Wal Muslimin, The islamic State in the greater sahara and the Boko Haram.</p><p><br/></p><p>Common methods:</p><p>Armed assaults.</p><p>Bombings.</p><p>Kidnappings.</p><p><br/></p><p>Government responses:</p><p>Employ a combination of national security measures, regional cooperation, and international partnerships.</p><p><br/></p><p>Terrorist Groups Goals:</p><p>Eliminating western influence, overthrowing secular goverments and establishing strict islamic states ruled by their interpretation of sharia lara.</p><p><br/></p><p>Media Portray:</p><p>The media shows terrorism as a serious and constant Problem. The covarage is mostly accurate but it can sometimes feel exaggerated cause it focuses mainly on violence and danger.</p><p><br/></p><p>Daily Life:</p><p>Terrorism makes daily Life harder and less safe. People may avoid traveling, Some schools and roads close, and many families feel worried or stressed about attacks happening away.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>South Africa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Blake Thornton The South African government first publicly acknowledged the threat from ISIS sympathizers in 2016, and <strong>ISIS remained a threat in 2023</strong>. Regional dynamics continued to be a source of concern as terrorist groups made material gains in the South African Development Community region, including in Mozambique.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Russia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The major terrorism groups in Russia are ISIS, IMU, and HUT, and they want to establish a transactional caliphate. Common methods they use are knifes, fire arms, and homemade explosives. In response governments are enhancing border security, and establishing programs for preventing violent extremism. In daily life terrorism portrays a widespread  of fear, and damages public trust. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The 3 major terrorist groups are the ISIS-K, IMU, and the HUT. The most common forms of terrorism include the use of knives, firearms, and homemade arms (bombs). The government has responded with international cooperation, enhanced border security, and programs to prevent violent extremism. The goals of the terrorist groups are to establish a transnational caliphate. The local media portrays terrorism accurately and very straightforwardly. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Russia</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The three major terrorist groups are the ISIS-Khorasan, IMU, and the HUT. The most common form or terrorism are Knifes/ mele weapons, fire arms, and homemade explosives. The Goverment has decided to respond by international cooperation enhanced border security and programs for preventing violent extremism. The terrorist goals are establish a transactional caliphate. Our local modern media is attracted by extreme terrorist acts not only because it is their duty to report on any major events. Terrorism isn't a part of a daily life for normal people. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Oman</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Kayla Parker</p><p><br/></p><p>3 major terrorist groups:</p><p>Islamic State</p><p>Al-Qaeda</p><p>Irgc-af</p><p><br/></p><p>most common methods:</p><p>Armed assaults </p><p>Melee attacks</p><p><br/></p><p>terrorist goals:</p><p>sectarian violence </p><p>disrupting the stability of Oman society </p><p>pressuring the country's foreign policy</p><p><br/></p><p>Government Response: </p><p>High international security by the ROP (Royal Oman Police) strong intelligence gathering  and International cooperation.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Kyrgyzstan</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Within Kyrgyzstan there are three major terrorism groups, they are ISIS, IMU, HUT. Throughout theses major terrorist groups the most common weapons for violence were knife's/melee weapons, fire arms, and homemade explosives. Kyrgyzstan government response to these attacks are getting international cooperation to help enhance their border security. There are also programs established to prevent violence. The main goals throughout these groups is the establishment of a transitional caliphate. Kyrgyzstan portrays terrorism similar to national trends.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>South Africa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>3 major terrorist groups in south Africa are ISIS, National Christian resistance movement, and Local based domestic groups.</p><p><br/></p><p>The most common methods of terrorist are bombings, attacks with knifes and firearms, and attacks with vehicles.</p><p><br/></p><p>south africa focus to eliminate terrorism, by prosecuting, gathering intelligence on terrorism, and using international cooperation.</p><p><br/></p><p>goals of the terrorism group are mainly rooting extremist ideologies, and pushing religion ideas into everyone's mind</p><p><br/></p><p>The media portrays terrorism in a exaggerated factor that works to scare the people</p><p><br/></p><p>it affects the daily life by affecting the safety of the people, and changing how they go about there life.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Angola</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Terrorism remains a serious and continuing threat to international peace and security. In addition to the costs in terms of human lives, terrorist acts aim to destabilizing Governments and compromising economic and social development. For the Republic of Angola, terrorism remains a permanent theme on the governance agenda, making us constantly seek to develop strategies that lead to a rigorous system, to combat all forms and manifestations of national and international terrorism. Blake Thornton</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Sudan</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Nathan Gahan-Terrorism has been active in Sudan since the recent war. Although they have said they are fighting against terrorism they haven't had great success since the start of 2023. They have made progress in 2024 and 2025 in shutting down terrorism in its borders. the sources of terrorism are state proxy terrorism, extremist groups, regional inter communal violence all of these attacks are minimal but any attacks at all on the country is a bad sign and can continue to become worse if not handled.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>DRC</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The three mainTerrorist groups active in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the March 23 Movement (M23), and the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO).&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>These terrorist organizations are responsible for most of violence and human right abuses in the region.</p><p><br></p><p>Main armed groups. Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) / ISIS: This terrorist group is seen as the deadliest threat to civilians and has big ties to the Islamic State (ISIS). The US Department of State has designated ISIS as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The ADF mainly operates in North Kivu and Ituri provinces and is known for mass killings, abductions, and the use of improvised explosive devices.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>March 23 Movement. The M23 is a Tutsi led rebel group that has seen a major resurgence since late 2021 and controls territory in North and South Kivu. It is widely reported by the UN and international observers to be supported by the Rwandan military. The group has engaged in fights with the Congolese army (FARDC) and allied militias, leading to massive displacement of people and numerous human rights violations.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Cooperative for the Development of the Congo. This is a association of Lendu based militias working mainly in the volatile Ituri area. This group is responsible for a significant share of killings and abductions in the region, often involved in ethnic conflicts over land and resources</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-16 17:59:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The 3 major groups in egypt are <strong>SIS-Sinai Province</strong>, also known as <strong>Wilayat Sinai</strong> or <strong>IS-Sinai</strong>, is an inactive affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS) extremist group, based primarily in the North Sinai region of Egypt. boko Haram, officially known as Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad and sometimes referred to as its state name Daular Musulunci, is a self-proclaimed jihadist militant group. The <strong>Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ)</strong>, also known as al-Jihad, was an Egyptian extremist group that formally merged with al-Qaeda. </p><p><br/></p><p>The most common methods these groups use are improvised explosive devices, small armed attacks, and ambushes. </p><p><br/></p><p>well the Government in egypt is responding to these groups with military operations, anti-terrorism legislation, extensive international cooperation<strong>.</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>The main goals of these groups in Egypt were destabilizing the current Egyptian government, overthrowing the regime, and establishing an Islamic state or emirate. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>the local media in egypt portayed terrorism as its often been as high treason and the government assures control. </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>terrorism affects daily life for people because of impacts the economic and increased security. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Iran - Justice Cargill </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>3 major terrorist groups:</p><p>Hezbollah </p><p>Hamas </p><p>The Houthis </p><p><br/></p><p>Common Methods:</p><p>Bombings/explosions </p><p>Assassinations </p><p>Armed assaults </p><p><br/></p><p>Government Response:</p><p>The government of Iran employs a two-pronged approach to "terrorist groups": it actively supports a network of foreign proxy groups to project influence (which Western countries consider terrorism) while using its security forces to combat domestic militant groups and those that threaten its territory.</p><p><br/></p><p>Terrorist Group Goals:</p><p>to expand Iran's influence, and challenge the influence of the u.s and israel and weaken regional rivals.  </p><p> </p><p>Media Portray:</p><p>Western (including local U.S.) media portrayals of terrorism in Iran are widely analyzed as being often <strong>biased</strong> and tending to amplify official U.S. government narratives. These portrayals are not necessarily inaccurate regarding specific events, but they are frequently incomplete, lack critical scrutiny of government claims, and contribute to a broader "pro-terrorism" image of Iran in the public consciousness.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Daily Life:</p><p>For the average citizen in Iran, terrorism does not portray a constant, direct physical threat in daily life, as major terrorist incidents within the country have been infrequent and generally show a decreasing trend. The primary impacts on the public's daily life are more related to the <strong>economic consequences of sanctions</strong> and the <strong>internal political repression</strong> by the state, which some sources describe as a form of "terrorizing" its own citizens.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-16 18:18:47 UTC</pubDate>
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