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Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy - Readings

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The printed curriculum unit Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy engages students in consideration of the issues surrounding the 9.11.01 attacks in a constructive context and promotes dialogue about future policy directions. (See detailed description and ordering information.)

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Joseph Cirincione Center for American Progress [1:25]	Ricardo Lagos Former President, Chile	Michael Bhatia Watson Institute [0:50]	Thomas Nichols US Naval War College [0:14]

Part I: The Origins and Evolution of Terrorism
Feedback: After you have used these videos, we ask that you provide feedback using our online feedback form. What do you think the phrase “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter” means? [Thomas Nichols - 1:47] Can terrorists have legitimate demands? [Thomas Nichols - 2:03] What do you think the phrase “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter” mean? [Michael Bhatia - 1:50]
Part II: Al Qaeda and the Middle East
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Part III: Responding to Terrorism
What is your perspective on the U.S. “War on Terror”? [Ricardo Lagos] What are the major threats we face from nuclear weapons today? [Joseph Cirincione - 3:07] How difficult would it be for a terrorist to obtain a nuclear weapon? [Joseph Cirincione - 1:59] What is the likelihood of a terrorist nuclear attack? [Joseph Cirincione - 1:30]