Terrorism

Terrorism

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

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vector

Law enforcement; Terrorism

An organism which carries germs from one host to another.

weapons of mass destruction (WMD)

According to the National Defense Authorization Act: Any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through ...

xenophobia

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Irrational fear of strangers or those who are different from oneself.

Xinjiang

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Muslim region of China which is trying to secede and wish to become “East Turkistan”. The East Turkestan Islamic Movement is on America's terrorist.

inhalation anthrax

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Contracted by inhaling anthrax spores. This results in pneumonia, sometimes meningitis, and finally death.

Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Ballistic missiles with no guidance system but are instead dependent upon their trajectory. ICBMs have long enough range to go from one continent to another, but are very expensive. They can be ...