Terrorism:
The word terrorism is politically loaded and emotionally
charged, and this greatly compounds the difficulty of providing a precise
definition. Studies have found 100 definitions of terrorism. In some cases the same
group may be described as freedom fighters by its supporters and considered to
be terrorists by its opponents. The concept of terrorism may be controversial
as it is often used by state authorities to delegitimize political or other
opponents and potentially legitimize the states own use of armed force against opponents.
At the same time the reverse may also take place when states perpetrate or are
accused of perpetrating state terrorism. The usage of the term has a
controversial history, with individuals such as ANC leader Nelson Mandela at
one point also branded a terrorist.
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