Violence
Multimedia Resources
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Video
Description: On this History.Com website there is a video time line, related videos, and an article detailing the events that unfolded on 9/11/01.
Questions to Consider:
1. Who was the mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
2. How has our society changed as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
Benedetta Berti: The Surprising Way Groups Like ISIS Stay in Power
Description: Benedetta Berti is an expert on political violence, civil war and security—especially in the Middle East. She has spent a decade researching nonstate armed groups—from terrorists to insurgents to militias—and works with governments and nongovernmental organizations to offer new approaches for conflict resolution
Questions to Consider:
1. What does Benedetta Berti offer as ways that we can overcome terrorism?
After Slaughter, Bangladesh Reels at Revelations About Attackers
Description: New York Times reporters Julfikar Ali Manik and Geeta Anand authored this article regarding the July 1, 2016 terrorist attack in Bangladesh.
Questions to Consider:
1. What was it about these attackers that everyone found so shocking?
2. How does the profile of the Bangladesh attackers differ from what is described in the chapter?
Web
Description: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines itself as “an intel-driven national security and law enforcement agency, providing leadership and making a difference for more than a century.” On this page, the FBI discusses terrorism and provides various links to terrorism topics.
Questions to Consider:
1. What does the FBI identify as its top priority?
2. Go to the “Major Terrorism” link on the website. How long does the FBI say that they have been fighting terrorism?
How the Changing Media Is Changing Terrorism
Description: Jason Burke compiles this report regarding terrorists’ use of media, and just like news organizations, terrorists need an audience—and both have adapted their tactics to keep your attention.
Questions to Consider:
1. What role does media play with regard to terrorist attacks?
ISIS Goes Global: 90 Attacks in 21 Countries Have Killed Nearly 1,400 People
Description: CNN reports on and maps out ISIS attacks around the world. This story is periodically updated with new information. The most recent update was published on April 12, 2016.
Questions to Consider:
1. Discuss the latest terrorist attack and how it coincides with the information from this chapter on terrorism.