There are many threats that people face every day without even realizing it. For example, terrorism is a major global problem addressed by authorities and different organizations. Overall, it is possible to say that international terrorism can be reduced but never stopped. Terrorist attacks are rather rare and well-planned, and it is still impossible to control everyone’s activity (Gaibulloev & Sandler, 2019). Additionally, due to the rarity of terrorism, researchers cannot study it properly, governmental strategies and policies are secretive, and it is not always clear what terrorist group is responsible for a specific attack (Schuurman, 2019). Finally, most attacks are politically motivated and attempt to exert political influence. For example, the motive for Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995 was the attacker’s dislike of the U.S. government and its decisions regarding the Waco massacre and the Ruby Ridge incident. Since it is impossible to reach a complete global agreement on all political issues, there will always be sufficiently powerful groups that want to express their opinions through an attack.
It is also essential to talk about the ways to reduce and prevent terrorism. The use of military force is not the only way to address this problem, and other measures like spreading awareness, educating people, enhancing security and safety of citizens, and improving the existing prevention strategies (Corbett et al., 2022). The best option is to unite forces and measures in one strong and thought-through strategy and have a comprehensive approach. Finally, it is well-known that the U.S. is the world’s “policeman.” Considering this title and the states’ military supremacy, America nowadays has many responsibilities. For example, it uses its resources to uphold democracy and freedom worldwide by intervening in foreign wars. The U.S. actively tries to resolve conflicts in the Middle East, which has both positive and negative consequences. The latter includes increased terror attacks in America.
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