Module 2 – Case
TERRORISM AND DOMESTIC TERRORISM TACTICS AND VULNERABILITIES
Assignment Overview
The issue of homegrown terrorism and the recruitment and
radicalization of local nationals to fight for other’s causes is major topic
throughout the world. Supposed foreign fighters have fought for the current al
Qaeda throughout the world. This is well documented on their information web
sites and used as propaganda tools for financing, recruitment, and
establishment of their credibility. Many of these recruits return to their
homeland and perpetuate attacks against the establishment there.
Case Assignment
Cilluffo, Cozzens, and Ranstorp (2010) outline potential
problems areas associated with the trend of western nationals going into
troubled areas and becoming radicalized. Read this paper and using it with the
many sources contained within, answer the following questions:
What tools and techniques do terrorist recruiters use to
attract, interact with, and evaluate recruits?
Based on your research, how vulnerable does the U.S and
Western Europe remain today to this type of recruitment and utilization?
Explain your position.
How do terrorists use value analysis and vulnerability
assessment in selecting targets to attack?
Explain the Boyd loop and discuss its utility to
counterterrorism officials seeking to interdict terrorists before they act to
conduct a terrorist attack.
Assignment Expectations
Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3-5 pages
not counting the title page and references.
References: At least two references should be included from
academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are
included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the
focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build
on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources,
it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text
and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section
(preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your
paper according to question.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor
errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar,
spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar
and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements,
facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Present and integrate points that lead
to deeper issues.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple
issues and factors considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics
and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are
logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Avoid use of first person and subjective bias.
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