Terrorism Is "Defined by Some Term Paper

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As we know from the evolution of modern history, the Soviet Union and the countries of the Eastern block generally backed up the Arab countries, mainly because their actions were directed towards the Untied States and Israel, natural enemies for the Soviets.

However, strangely enough, international politics meant that the United States often found themselves backing Iraq, at least during the 80s and the war with Iran. This happened because of U.S.'s relations with Iran, after Khomeini had gained power here, in 1979. So, somewhat in an absurd manner, we find both superpowers, the U.S. And the Soviet Union, tacitly backing Iraq, at least in part of its actions.

This is not the case after the Persian Gulf War, in 1990. The impact from now on is mostly economically driven. Indeed, under international pressure and economic embargo, the Iraqi government and Saddam Hussein's regime is forced to abide by many of the rule imposed by world opinion and impose some of the regulations demanded by the international community.


In this sense, economic embargo is one of the best examples of techniques used by democratic nations on terror states. This method is generally considered of high efficiency, as it strikes on perhaps the most important issue for a terrorist state or ruler: money. Direct military intervention or international isolation (as it has been used on Cuba) may be considered other pressures or incentives used.

In my opinion, it is less likely that Iraq will return to terror twenty years from now. However, although the country seems set on a democratic road from now on, the volatility of the Middle East area may prove a difficulty in the country's progress towards democracy......

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