Contemporary terrorism
Contemporary terrorism

Summary/Abstract: This work is focused on notional definition of modern terrorism and on scientific problems related to the trajectory of generally acceptable definition of terrorism. In this work, in addition to the notional definitions of terrorism, the author presents his own definition of terrorism. The author paid special attention to the motives of the executors of modern terrorism, presenting his postulate that each type of terrorism is politically motivated. In the article also, in addition to the analysis of the notion and definition of terrorism, there are presented the notions and definitions of terror and guerrilla. Also, definitions of terrorism by famous theorists are critically analyzed, in particular academic and administrative definitions of terrorism, with the accent being put on administrative definitions, or fiat definitions. In the conclusion of the work, the author emphasized great challenges that current international security system has been facing, namely the problems of preservation of integral security of citizens and protection of the citizens from arising controlled political violence – terrorism

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