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The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States brought the issue of terrorism to the forefront of American attention and controversy. To determine how to prevent further destruction, it is necessary to understand the shadowy phenomenon that causes it. Who are the terrorists? What are their motives? What are the roots of this form of violence, and will it come to an end? What exactly is terrorism?

Since the mid-2000s, hostility between Iran and the United States has intensified, and some see the two nations heading toward a military confrontation. Iran's nuclear program and association with terrorist organizations are the main drive for this rising tension. This study focuses on the latter. Specifically, it examines Tehran's ties to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Iraqi insurgents. Nevertheless, the author concludes that although American and Iranian interests are very different, they are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Adapted from the source document.

Der Artikel soll die Eingangsthese belegen, daß Syrien unter Assad den best organisierten und ausgebautesten terroristischen Apparat in der Region entwickelt hat. Als Beispiele werden Guerillaaktivitäten und Terroranschläge gegen Israel, die USA, arabische Feinde und syrische Gegner angeführt. (DÜI-Hns)

The weapon of terrorism has taken a radical new turn, especially in the Middle East. Suicide bombing is widely regarded as legitimate. Nation-states & their Western backers are on the militants' target list. Democracy & economic reform are unlikely to be adequate responses. Adapted from the source document.