Updated Articles and Resources
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Osama bin Laden -- A profile of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden Created:
Monday, September 11, 2006
Updated:
Monday, May 02, 2011
This profile of Osama bin Laden traces his life from childhood and schooling to his association with the Afghan Mujahideen, to the declarations of jihad that have made Osama bin Laden the world's m.. -
Definitions of Terrorism -- International and Domestic Bodies' Definitions of Terrorism
Created:
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Updated:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
While there is no one definition of terrorism, international bodies such as the League of Nations and the United Nations, as well as domestic organizations such as the FBI have offered definitions .. -
Terrorism Research--a Research Guide to Terrorism Research for Students and Teachers
Created:
Monday, September 22, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
This research guide to terrorism research on the Web offers students (and their teachers) tips for making the most of the Internet to find good research, and questions to ask when evaluating resear.. -
War in Afghanistan -- the History behind the U.S. War in Afghanistan
Created:
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The current war in Afghanistan has deep roots in regional and international history. Who are the mujahideen? Who are the Taliban? How did Osama bin Laden end up in Afghanistan? And how is the war p.. -
Global Terrorism in Presidential Election Years
Created:
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Updated:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Global terrorism in presidential election years give nominees the opportunity to show off their leadership skills. See how presidential nominees from the Reagan Carter election of 1980 through the .. -
Torture & Terrorism: International Conventions Against Torture
Created:
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Updated:
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Does the threat of terrorism justify torture? See what international conventions since 1948 have to say about whether the threat of terrorism justifies torture as an interrogation tactic.