Difficulties of Defining Terrorism

There is no universally agreed-upon definition of terrorism. Terrorism means different things to different people, governments, and organizations based on context. Use your textbook, the Internet, and Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to research different definitions of terrorism.

Instructions
Write a 2–4 page paper in which you do the following:

Summarize, with citations, at least four different definitions of terrorism.
The definitions must come from sources such as:
U.S. government agencies (such as FBI, DOJ, CIA, DOD, DHS, DOS, DIA, NSA).
International agencies or foreign governments (such as United Nations, England, Israel).
Terrorism experts (such as Bruce Hoffman, Walter Laqueur, Brian Jenkins, Paul Pillar).
Compare and contrast two of the four definitions summarized in Question 1.
Provide a rationale for the differences between the two definitions based upon the context of the people, governments, and organizations that developed the definition.
Select one of the four chosen definitions of terrorism that you believe most accurately defines terrorism.
Recommend at least one change or enhancement that you would make to the definition. Provide a rationale for your response.
Create your own personal comprehensive definition of terrorism. Identify the key criteria inherent in your personal definition, and explain their importance.
Use Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to find at least three academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites are not considered quality references.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Determine the key criteria and contextual factors inherent in varying definitions of terrorism.
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