international terrorism
Cross-border political violence
International terrorism refers to terrorist acts that cross national boundaries—either in execution, planning, victims, or perpetrators.
The term typically describes violence by non-state actors intended to coerce governments or civilian populations, with operations spanning multiple countries: The bombing was classified as international terrorism because the attackers trained abroad and targeted foreign nationals.
Governments and international bodies use the designation to coordinate responses and justify expanded law enforcement powers.
- suicide bombingLethal self-detonation attack
- car bombingAttack via explosive-laden vehicle
- Al-QaedaIslamist militant organization
- radicalizationShift toward extreme ideology
- hijackingForcible seizure mid-transit
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Politically motivated violence by citizens
local crime · petty crime · street crime · homegrown terrorism · lone wolf attacks
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Foreign troops maintaining ceasefires
international law enforcement · collective security · just war · national defense
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Relations between nations
global cooperation · peaceful coexistence · international cooperation · diplomatic engagement · soft power
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