HSE470 Modern Terrorism - consider how we define terrorism

HSE 470: Modern Terrorism

For this discussion, consider how we define terrorism.  Although terrorism is inherently political, the specific motivations and purposes vary across definitions.  As noted in Chapter 1, David Rapoport identified four modern waves of terrorism:

· Anarchist

· Anticolonial

· New Left

· Religious Waves

Considering Rapoport's four modern waves, explore the modern causes of terrorism in Africa.  Are they anarchist?  Anticolonial? New Left? Religious?  Is there a common thread?