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Causes of Violent Attacks in USA.

Authors :
Haider, Saqlain
Ibrahim, Shazia
Arshad, Madeeha
Source :
International Journal of Social Science Archives (IJSSA). Sep2023, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p72-84. 13p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Since the onset of the 20th century, the United States of America has encountered persistent challenges in its quest to address the worldwide and transnational issue of terrorism. The primary objective of this study is to examine the determinants that contribute to the vulnerability of the United States to acts of terrorism, review the response of the United States to such attacks, and analyse the approaches taken by the country to strengthen its security infrastructure and perimeter defences. The present inquiry will adopt a systematic framework that integrates qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The primary objective of this research is to identify the key factors that contribute to the United States' susceptibility to transnational or international acts of terrorism. The concept of terrorism, which has generated considerable discourse, can be defined as "the intentional employment or demonstration of violence against non-combatants by an entity unaffiliated with a recognised state, for the purpose of achieving political objectives, often with the intention of inducing a wider psychological impact." The present state of the United States as a target of terrorist attacks, both domestically and internationally, is examined in this study. To ensure a comprehensive examination of the United States of America as a prospective target of terrorism, it is critical to construct a meticulously developed theoretical framework that duly accounts for the distinctive characteristics of the American environment. The theoretical framework being proposed integrates the concepts of "American Primacy," as introduced by Betts, and "anti-Americanism," as proposed by Rubinstein and Smith. By employing this theoretical framework, the predicament in which the United States of America is vulnerable to attacks by transnational or international terrorist organizations is more easily illuminated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
27078892
Volume :
6
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Social Science Archives (IJSSA)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173903563