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Discussion: The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates' initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week.

Definitions and Types of Terrorism

As you have seen, the definition of terrorism can differ from person to person and from organization to organization. Most definitions have some elements in common.

• Who should have the authority to "officially" define terrorism? Why do you think so?

• What is your definition of a terrorist? Explain your definition.

• What types of terrorists exist in the world today? List and describe the motivations of today's major terrorist groups.

• What can be done to limit the growth of terrorists and terrorism? Describe a plan to limit the growth of terror groups.

• Are there no alternatives to violence for terrorist groups to make themselves heard?

Cite any sources using APA format on a separate page. Let's learn how to cite sources using APA guidelines.