The Concept, History and Causesof
International Terrorism
Samad Islamov
Abstract. The term “terrorism” originates from the Latin word terror, signifying fear or a sense of dread. A fundamental strategy employed by terrorist actors is the deliberate creation of an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, where individuals feel uncertain about the safety of both themselves and their close ones. In contemporary discourse, terrorism is interpreted in multiple ways, leading to the existence of various definitions.
For instance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation characterizes terrorism as the illegal application of force or violence directed at individuals or property, with the intent to intimidate or pressure governments, societies, or specific groups for diverse objectives. Similarly, the United States Department of Defense describes terrorism as the intentional use of violence or coercive methods aimed at influencing or frightening governments or populations in order to accomplish political, religious, or ideological aims.
International terrorism is one of the most dangerous global threats of our time, characterized by the use of violence to achieve political, ideological, or religious goals that extend beyond the borders of a single state.
Keywords: terrorism, safety, government, religious, ideological goals