Objective 4: Identify the long term separatist terrorist groups and their historical background.

The mindset necessary to embrace for this objective is we are able to understand the interplay that the long term separatist groups have on how we define terrorism and address it today focusing directly on the historical background that led to their existence. We really start taking a close look here at the specific types of International Terrorism focusing first on Long-Term Separatist Terrorism. Notice whether these are national or ethic movements. Understand the historical background of groups that are housed within this group, their current status on an international level, and even what the future of the groups may be in 10-20 years.

• Write a 1 and half page paper on long term separatist terrorist groups.

• To achieve maximum points for content and analysis, the following elements need to be thoroughly addressed:
  • What is different between ethnic and nationalist terrorism versus other forms of terrorism?
  • How do separatist movements impact violence and why might these groups be open to negotiation?
  • What is the status of terrorism in Northern Ireland including the rebirth of the IRA and status of negotiations?
  • What is the Basque Nation, what is its current status, and what are its tactics?
  • What is the LTTE, what is its current status, and what are its tactics?
  • Ensure that you have cited and referenced at least two scholarly sources.

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