DiscoverThe Ancient Art of Modern WarfareIs Terrorism Ancient or a Modern Development? (E118)
Is Terrorism Ancient or a Modern Development? (E118)

Is Terrorism Ancient or a Modern Development? (E118)

Update: 2025-09-27
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This continues my description of terrorism and warfare. The previous episode defined terrorism. This episode traces terroristic attacks from the Bible to the First World War and how it differed from modern terrorism. World War One had profound impacts on almost every aspects of human civilization and this included the use of terror to achieve political ends.


 


The information in these podcasts is solely my own opinion and do not represent the position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or any other organization I am or have ever been associated with.


 


References:



  • UN Office of Drugs and Crime, Introduction to International Terrorism, https://www.unodc.org/documents/e4j/18-04932_CT_Mod_01_ebook_FINALpdf.pdf

  • Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense, Department of Defense Law of War Manual (2023), https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jul/31/2003271432/-1/-1/0/DOD-LAW-OF-WAR-MANUAL-JUNE-2015-UPDATED-JULY%202023.PDF


 Music:



  • Kiilstofte, P. Mercenaries, Machinamasound (Licensed)

  • Liszt, Les Preludes, perfomed by the USMC Band. Public Domain


 

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Is Terrorism Ancient or a Modern Development? (E118)

Is Terrorism Ancient or a Modern Development? (E118)

Chris Mayer National Security and Strategy Consultant