EDM 501 Domestic Terrorism
This course will examine the growing threat of domestic terrorists. Domestic terrorism will be defined in terms of economic and ideological intent, and geographical and organizational make-up. Examples for review will include drug cartels along the U.S. and Mexican border, "lone wolves," cell operatives, and "copycat" terrorists. We will try to answer the question whether paramilitary groups and environmental and animal rights activists use terrorist acts to civilians threatening their agenda. The role of the military will be critically examined.