A Depreciated Tool for Combating Terrorism - Tactical Psychology

Terrorism is evolving rapidly, and with the
technological advancements new threats are emerging
from the ‘World of Terror'. Now, it has become crucial
than ever to evaluate and channelise our capabilities to
curb terrorism. This article evaluates the basics of
human behaviour and how it can be tactically used
against terrorism. The author has also addressed an
important question often raised among the terrorism
research community — ‘Who becomes a terrorist
The act of terror was first marked, when a Jewish
organisation, Sicarii, colluded to supplant Romans
who invaded their lands. However, the word
'Terrorism' came into existence during the French
Revolution in the late 1700s and gained popularity
during the 1970s with the formation of the Provisional
Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Terrorism is a relative
terminology, for some, it is an act against humanity;
and for others,the only possible explanation for justice.

Author(s): Vaishnavi Sharma

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