Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

Contributors in Terrorism

Terrorism

Led by President Vladimir Putin supported the Northern Alliance but rejected a new American resolution on Iraq. This was a difficult pill to swallow for the U.S. In October 2002, a group of 50 Muslim ...

safe house

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Building not under surveillance by intelligence or counterintelligence ofganizations where terrorists can be safe while they plan attacks or rest.

salmonella

Law enforcement; Terrorism

An infection caused by a gram-negative bacillus, a germ of the Salmonella genus. Infection with this bacteria may involve only the intestinal tract or may be spread from the intestines to the ...

sarin

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Colorless, odorless gas. With a lethal dose of .5 mg (a pinprick-sized droplet), it is 26 times more deadly than cyanide gas. Because the vapor is heavier than air, it hovers close to the ground. ...

Saudi Arabia

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Oil-rich Islamic fundamentalist monarchy in the middle east which is home to the bin Laden family as well as to 15 of the September 11 hijackers. There have been allegations that members of the royal ...

secondary device

Law enforcement; Terrorism

An explosive which is detonated after a smaller diversionary device.

shadow government

Law enforcement; Terrorism

President Bush dispatched approximately 100 senior civilian managers to live and work secretly outside Washington, activating for the first time long-standing plans, called "Continuity of Operations ...