Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
Publication Title
International Journal of Political Science
Abstract
Recent narratives on terrorism have focused on the definitions. Terrorism is not a new phenomenon but the problem resides in its definition and who is defining it. Conceptualizing terrorism depends on which framework one utilizes. The use of different lenses to define a crime has contributed to lack of global acceptance of what constitutes terrorism hence the difficulty of gathering data for analysis. It is also a conundrum when a powerful nation legitimizes its terrorist activities against a weaker one through the use of military power. This, unfortunately, has led to the subjectiveness of every attempt in the literature to objectively provide a globally acceptable definition. This article looks at a brief history of the military as an institution and how it has been, and continues to be used as an instrument of terror by political leaders. The paper questions the activities of the military and concludes we are all guilty of terrorism.
Volume
5
Issue
4
First Page
35
Last Page
47
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-9452.0504006
ISSN
2454-9452
Repository Citation
Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame B. and Hasbun, John Hami, "Terrorism and the military institution: History and Definitions" (2019). Faculty Publications. 27.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/government/27
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Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and John Hami Hasbun (2019). Terrorism and the military institution: History and Definitions International Journal of Political Science (IJPS) 5(4): 35-47.