What is Terrorism?
Introduction
The Making of a Terrorist
Terrorist Operations
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Interactive Quiz
WMDs are not commonplace because they have very real limitations:
• Terrorists usually need extensive expertise that is not easily
obtained
to build these weapons.
• Many of these weapons require unusual, rare, or restricted materials
to build.
• Materials used to build these weapons are usually hazardous.
• Many of the weapons, especially chemical and biological agents, need
to reach a certain level of concentration to be toxic. This requires a large
amount or a confined space for its effective use.
• Some (but not all) terrorists care about the possible loss of sympathy
and support a horrific attack against innocent civilians might generate.
• In the event of a WMD attack, the devastating retaliation that
would be brought to bear would almost certainly
diminish or destroy
the group responsible.
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