Topic: Pivot (to/from) Extremism
You are to pick an Extremist group (or a terrorist organization is fine) and you will discuss their pivot such as a pivotal moment at formation or how a country responded to them.
Especially look at the historical impact and how it impacts or informs a nation’s security today.
Look at some of the questions we went over in class and look at some of the class resources especially Perspectives on Terrorism, which is a free access journal.
Using the unique array of primary sources available, you are asked to examine the competing societal priorities (values) held by advocates on differing sides of this issue. You will study and look at a variety of views about the political, economic and societal worldview to begin to formulate your own view about the proper priorities and perspectives required for your issue.
You should address at least two (possibly more) of the social, economic, political, and religious perspectives in your research in order to examine a range of issues such as historical content, current trends, ethical dilemmas, and critical issues.
Requirements:
Your essay must be concise and compact—i.e., three (3) pages (1000-1100 word) in length, not counting the title page, endnotes, and reference. The standard format is typed, 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, and numbered pages. Include endnotes and references of all sources used, whether cited or not.