Terrorism, ladies and gentlemen, in my eyes I have a very…
“Terrorism, ladies and gentlemen, in my eyes I have a very, very, very simple explanation. Gangs of criminals, killers, used unfortunately by certain governments in the past for political purposes, who are on their own now as gangs.”
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Terrorism is simply organized crime used by governments for politics, now acting as independent gangs.
In simple terms: Terrorism = organized crime turned political.
Recognize terrorism as criminal gangs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- security briefings
- historical review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do state interests influence terrorism?
- Can all terrorism be reduced to crime?
Simplifies complex motives.