Terrorism

Terrorism

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

Contributors in Terrorism

Terrorism

A NATO ally which had promised to provide leadership in a peacekeeping force in Afghanistan. They did, however, demand contracts and assistance for long-term reconstruction projects in the war-torn ...

United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

By its resolution 687 of 3 April 1991, the United Nations Security Council established the terms and conditions for the formal cease-fire between Iraq and the coalition of Member States co-operating ...

Yemen

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The country where the USS Cole was attacked, this is also the birthplace of bin Laden's father. In December 2002, a North Korean cargo ship destined for Yemen was seized by Spanish forces. On the ...

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

According to the National defence Authorization Act: Any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through ...

Uzbekistan

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A former republic of the USSR who agreed to let the U.S. base in their country for rescue and humanitarian reasons. They did, however, veto any launching of air or ground attacks from their country.