Which description best matches international terrorism as presented?

Which description best matches international terrorism as presented?

• A. Directed from outside U.S.
• B. Domestic terrorism
• C. Lone actor terrorism
• D. Cyberterrorism

Answer: (A)

International terrorism involves violent acts tied to political goals that are directed or supported from outside the United States. The description that fits best is the one where the leadership or command comes from outside the U.S. that cross borders and influence events abroad or at home. Domestic terrorism, by contrast, happens within the United States by actors based here. A lone actor terrorist is about a single individual, which can be domestic or international but isn’t defined by cross-border direction. Cyberterrorism centers on using digital networks to cause disruption, and while it can be international, the key factor for international terrorism is the external direction and cross-border nature of the operation.

International terrorism involves violent acts tied to political goals that are directed or supported from outside the United States. The description that fits best is the one where the leadership or command comes from outside the U.S. that cross borders and influence events abroad or at home. Domestic terrorism, by contrast, happens within the United States by actors based here. A lone actor terrorist is about a single individual, which can be domestic or international but isn’t defined by cross-border direction. Cyberterrorism centers on using digital networks to cause disruption, and while it can be international, the key factor for international terrorism is the external direction and cross-border nature of the operation.