Essay/Presentation Questions “Terrorism” Please choose one question for your essay and another question for your presentation. Please note that you must not elect to do the same question for your on-line presentation as you use for your essay. 1. Critically discuss the differences between “old” and “new” terrorism. 2. Why do we need to understand terrorism at multiple levels? 3. What are the advantages of the social movement theory framework for understanding the cause of terrorism? 4. Using a case-study approach, what causes terrorism? 5. Choosing a prolific terrorist incident and using it as a case-study, critically analyze how the terrorists responsible became radicalized to carry out this particular attack. 6. Critically discuss the factors that lead to political radicalization and modern violent Islamic activism. 7. What are the main causes of, or reasons, for state terrorism? 8. How did al Qaeda recruit, and why did al Qaeda develop a following around the world? 9. In what ways have al Qaeda’s structure and strategies changed since the death of Osama bin Laden? 10. Critically discuss the main reasons for the emergence of Islamic State/Daesh. 11. Critically discuss the main reasons for the expansion of Islamic State/Daesh. 12. Using a case-study approach, what consequences has the Arab Spring had for terrorist groups? 13. What factors drive the decision by an organization to engage in suicide bombings? 14. Critically discuss how terrorist groups or networks are using the media for their means. 15. With reference to a particular terrorist group or network, critically discuss appropriate counter-terrorism measures. 16. Critically discuss counterterrorism strategies in Yemen. 17. Critically discuss whether Islamic radicalism is developing into a social movement which is difficult to control. 18. Critically discuss the role of “soft” and “hard” factors in a state’s counterterrorism strategies. 19. How can counterterrorism and the civil liberties of a population be balanced? 20. Identify main future terrorist threats and discuss appropriate counterterrorism strategies.