Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

Contributors in Terrorism

Terrorism

British-led effort to search, clear, and destroy any terrorist infrastructure located in the south east of the country, and render it safe for humanitarian operations. Operation lasted from May 2, ...

Operation Tarmacq

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Federal sweep of airports throughout the U.S. looking for illegal immigrants posing as airport security workers. No ties to terrorism were found, but there were many undocumented workers discovered.

Assassination

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Murder of leadership figures or other prominent people forpolitical purposes.

Camp X-Ray

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, which houses al-Qaeda and Taliban prisoners. The legal status of detainees at the camp has been a source of significant controversy which ...

Antigen

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A substance which stimulates an immune response by the body. The immune system recognises such substances as foreign and produces antibodies to fight them.