The Radicalization Of Terrorism

A fundamental issue established at the outset of this course is the fact that becoming involved in terrorist activities is a process, where numerous factors can affect the mindset and actions of an individual. We have covered many of these issues and influences, so concerning this matter, relay what you feel are those psychological and behavioral factors that have the greatest impact on the radicalization of an individual. Conversely, what efforts do you feel might be effective in countering them in a proactive manner? Let’s start by asking the simple question, “what is a terrorist?” A terrorist is a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims (Google Definition). The average citizen usually thinks of terrorists and/or terrorism with direct correlation towards the
They look at the leaders above them and try to see if their lives’ run parallel with one another and try to find a great outcome. All of this can be accomplished by their overall charismatic leadership styles. Another factor is the simple rise of religion (Wilder, 2012). Modern-day terrorism can be traced back as far as the first century A.D., when the Zealots of Judea secretly assassinated Roman occupation forces and collaborators because they felt that Roman rule was incompatible with Judaism. Like other religious extremists, the Zealots rejected the authority of a secular government and laws that did not incorporate their beliefs (Schaeffer, 2007). Bringing religion into terrorism is very prevalent. For example, the shooting just recently in Charleston, South Carolina was done solely due to a race and religion. Sure Dylan Roof was found clinically insane. He told news reporters that he had to do this. “I had to do it for his religious and racial aspects of life to help the greater good”, he