| dc.description.abstract | Past and recent international terrorist attacks have been focused on the west,
their allies and interests. This paper examines the genesis of international
terrorism, its links, if any with religion, psychological make-ups, and the
West's hegemonic influence on the world society. It looks at possible causes
and measures collectively taken to combat terrorism.
Of particular interest is the advancement on terrorist activities with modem
technology. Methods of perpetrating terrorist activities are highly technical
and not merely bombings and high-jacking. The internet and cyber terrorism
are with us. The fear of terrorist getting access to weapons of mass
destruction is becoming more real with every stroke of a second.
Global anti-terrorism in will have to address the following: the role of the
mass media in articulating the necessary democratic values that world
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should pursue, the role and responsibility •of the religious leaders and
teachers of Islam as to what to teach and what to refrain from teaching. The
aim should be to stick to non- violence, peace, tolerance, and the promotion
of a progressive society ideals in their sermons and teachings. You cannot
teach violence, champion a hatred campaign and bigotry in the Madras's and
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live in peace and tranquility with all your neighbors, enemies and friends.
Violence begets violence, the rule of law and fighting corruption in
government will have to be addressed even if it means instituting some legal
reforms. A comprehensive legal framework that deals with terrorist groups,
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those who harbor them, their financiers, should be fully addressed.
This will be a bold decision for all counties without which objectives will
not be met, and the war against terrorism will not be worn . | en |
