PLS 320 Chapter Notes -Boko Haram, Shimon Peres, Borno State
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Action that would be taking in the absence of such threats. Deterrence threats used to convince an actor to refrain from. Direct deterrence intended to prevent an attack on own territory. Extended deterrence prevent attacks against other states. Often too weak to achieve aims through direct. Does terrorism work? effective for producing modest gains. Problem with abrahms argument is that he generalizes terrorists too much and argues that the only goals are government concessions. Notes 2 13 14 make signi cant policy gains. Terrorism is a means to convey these things. Convince opponent that failure to concede will be costly. League of nations mandate for british to rule palestine. British interest in replacing ottoman empire in middle east. First declaration of jewish state announced in 1917, but no. Terrorism used to hasten the creation of the jewish state. Used to convince civilians that they are willing and able to. Boko haram attack mosque in august 2013 supporters.
