Terrorism as an Instrument of Foreign Policy

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Authors: Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
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Abstract

The recent terror attacks on the fiftieth anniversary of the Yom Kippur war by Hamas aided with Hezbollah, and supported by Iran, are a dangerous signal. It displays the cowardice of attacking unarmed civilians, raping women and killing children and filming this savagery for to show it to the world. Which religion permits this? Whatever the cause no one can legitimise these actions. One is shocked all this is being done in the name of people who are the silent majority, who in their wildest dreams, do not support. Terrorists are those who cannot win in a democratic process, hence, they want to dominate through fear of untold violence. They are savages and it is necessary for all the civilised world to condemn such hate and violence against people who are different and diverse. Terrorists are averse to a democracy where they will be held accountable; they would rather hijack a religion to legitimise their plunder, looting, rape and savagery.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Terrorism Counterterrorism and Political Violence International Relations and Foreign Policy Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
170–173
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter