POL208Y1 Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Notes
5 Dec 2010
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Chapter 21: terrorism and globalization: relationship b/w terrorism and globalization difficult to explain. technology created by globalization exploited by terrorists. improved ability to work together, share info, reach greater audiences. terrorism weapon of the weak, rarely creates political change. Definitions: terrorism is characterized by use of violence, state violence against citizens [during french revolution, now the use of violence by small groups to achieve political change. a just cause, proportional violence and use of force as a last resort. realists its illegitimate b/c of monopoly on the legitimate use of political force: discrepancies. when the us invaded iraq in 2003. did it satisfy condition of just war". weakest form of irregular warfare with which to alter the political landscape. campaigns take decades to achieve meaningful results and the amount and nature of force used is problematic. increasing interconnectedness and homogeneity in int"l system.
