Terrorist Organizations
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Over the years there have been thousands of terrorist organizations. In the 21st Century the most prominent of the terrorist groups or organizations has been Al Qaeda. However, there are
numerous lesser known groups and organizations that currently are active. This page will provide a short description of a terrorist organization and provide information on some of the larger and more active terrorist
groups.
Definition of a Terrorist Organization.
There is a legal basis for declaring an organization as a terrorist organization. It is found in 8 USC Code 1189. You can read more on this at this
link found on at Legal Information Institute of Cornell University of Law School.
Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda, or in Arabic "The Base", has been one of the most dangerous and prevalent terrorist organizations in history. This organization is responsible for numerous terrorist acts to include attacks
against the United States on September 11, 2001. In addition, it operates throughout the world uniting many regional terrorist organizations in a common cause and goal. Of late, Al Qaeda has become a decentralized
organizations with many affiliates around the globe. See a listing of news articles about Al Qaeda.
Websites with Information About Terrorist Organizations
List of Designated Terrorist Organizations. WikipediA. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_designated_terrorist_organizations
Foreign Terrorist Organizations. U.S. Department of State. www.state.gov/j/ct/rls/other/des/123085.htm
Global Terrorist Organizations. World Statesmen.org. www.worldstatesmen.org/Terrorist.html
Liberation Movements, Terrorist Organizations, Substance Cartels, and Other Para-State Entities. The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) very smoothly lumps terrorist groups in with
other organizations of lesser threat and and higher moral standing. (No surprise there). www.fas.org/irp/world/para/
Periodic Table of Terrorist Groups. Navanti. http://navantigroup.com/content/periodic-table-terrorist-organizations
Listing of Terrorist Organisations. Australian National Security.
www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/agd/www/nationalsecurity.nsf/AllDocs/95FB05 . . .
India - Terrorist, insurgent, and extremist groups. South Asia Terrorism Portal. www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/terroristoutfits/index.html
Proscribed Terror Groups or Organisations - Policy Paper. GOV.UK.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/proscribed-terror-groups-or-organisations--2
Active Global Terrorist Organizations. Google Maps.
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&t . . .
Active Global Terrorist Organizations CI Centre. www.cicentre.com/?terror_orgmap
Terrorist Groups and Related Issues: Criminal Justice Resources. Michigan State University. http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/terror.htm
Terrorist Organizations. DMOZ - Open Directory Project. www.dmoz.org/Society/Issues/Terrorism/Terrorist_Organizations/
Dissident Republican Terrorist Groups of Northern Ireland. Security Service MI5.
www.mi5.gov.uk/home/the-threats/terrorism/northern-ireland/republican-terrorist-groups.html
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