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Fact, fiction and franchised terror

Article Abstract:

The global war on terror has become a political fact and recognized as popular fiction with the Madrid bomb of March 11. Madrid's 3/11 has taken on the guise of Europe's 9/11 and confirmed in the popular mind that the scourge of international terrorism affects all western countries and their allies.

United States, Europe, General services, Foreign operations, Spain, Alliances, partnerships, Social aspects, Safety and security measures, International aspects, Membership, Elections, Al-Qaeda, Antiterrorism measures, Franchising

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Anger and despair

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The author believes that the American attack on Iraq will heighten the political disaffection of Islamic militants in the Middle East, leading to more terrorist actions. The Iraq War confirmed the beliefs of many Arabs that the United States wants to take control of the Middle East and its oil.

Political activity, Causes of, United States foreign relations, Public opinion, Security systems industry, Islamic fundamentalism, Radicalism, Islamic militants

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Weapon of the weak

Article Abstract:

In the Middle East, the weapon of terrorism has taken a radical new turn. However, suicide bombing is widely considered as legitimate and sue of suicide bombing becomes another facet of a wider political confrontation between the western concept of the nation-state and the Islamists.

Evaluation, Military aspects, Suicide bombings

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