POLI 260 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Religious Fanaticism, Islamic Fundamentalism, Network Virtualization
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Globalization has provided a motivation for terrorism intrusion of. Increased their ability to conduct mass casualty attacks g. Lone wolf terrorism: definition of lone wolf terrorism. Lone wolf terrorism involves violent acts by self-radicalized individuals designed to promote a cause or belief. (page 2: type of lwt, describe. Lone wolf avenger exemplifies personally self-radicalized, egoistic, serial, risk-aversive lone wolf terrorist. Lone wolf vigilante - self-radicalized, egoistic , risk-seeking, career terrorist who pursues a series of personal confrontations. Lone wolf revenger - self-radicalized, egoistic, risk-seeking and chaos creating example of lone wolf terrorism. Lone wolf guerrilla - only marginally self-radicalized because he has received some limited training or indoctrination. Lone wolf guided missile an assisted form of self-radicalization, altruistic motivational profile, risk-seeking and chaos-creating: characteristics (8 features that distinguish lwt from conventional terrorism) Risk awareness: degree of risk acceptable (high or low)
