Rogue States and Terrorism

The name "Rogue state" dates back to the time of George W. Bush's presidency. The term is used to identify aggressive states that threaten either the United States itself or its allies. This specific term's general definition is to mainly put a label on countries that fully support the act of terrorism or have control over weapons used for mass destruction. Speaking of terrorism, what does this term entitle?

An overview of terrorism includes violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or nations (state-sponsored). The relationship between both terms of rogue states and terrorism is overlooked in many situations. It is also not a subject that is talked about by the minute. Let's find out the full roots of terrorism and rogue states.

History

The term rogue state was initially made as an official identification term to label those supporting terrorism. The relationship between both acts was a premade relationship right when the words were officially made. The history of this relationship runs deep.

In early 1994, the United States of America had been warned concerning a new threat posed by so-called 'rogue states' involving brutal acts of terrorism. Following that event, on 11th September 2001, a number of these rogue states have been targeted as responsible for the attacks or fears that they are planning further terrorist acts. The classification of individual countries by degrading terminology by the United States seems to be entirely justifiable with the realization of an emerging danger. Still, it can be seen as a movement within the international community to identify states that threaten global security.

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Who

The four countries listed as being a so-called rogue state are Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Currently, North Korean missiles appear incapable of attacking American targets, apart from Alaska or Guam, with heavy first-generation nuclear weapons that might be developed without actual nuclear testing. Iran is also developing a Shahab-4, which is probably a variant of the Taepodong-1, and a Shahab-5, which would likely represent a variant of the Taepodong-2. Although some testing activity possibly associated with the Taepodong-1 has reportedly been detected by American intelligence, as of mid-2000, Iran had not to test flown such a two-stage missile. In the event, if flight tests are conducted, it is probable though not certain, that Iran would follow the North Korean precedent and characterize the test as a satellite launch.

Recently Syria hit back at President Donald Trump and likened the United States to a "rogue state" after he said he wanted to assassinate Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The white house administration backfired and assured the public they had no hand in the assassination and that Syria showed tactics of being a sustainable terrorist group.

Lastly, Sudan has been accused of major terrorist attacks. Yet, Sudan had come out to be completely innocent for many of those situations, having no hand. The U.S. government has tried to undermine Sudan's tactics and see if there's a role that's been missing from their agenda. Recently, Sudan has been assured to be removed from the list of so-called rogue states and be moved into being identified as a perishing state, which is where a nation is considered an outcast in the international community.

How Can you Help

First, by hand, your role is only prominent if you stay fully educated on certain aspects where conflicts surround our nation worldwide. It's important we are aware of what is going on and come up with solutions that can initially benefit our world and society as a whole. It is also important to spread the knowledge you have gained from this topic and spread it to those unaware of these crucial circumstances.

Staying up to date on the news also helps you gain access to prominent solutions that can benefit a current concept or issue.

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Sources

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• The Rogue States -- No Clear and Present Danger. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2020, from https://fas.org/faspir/v53n4a.htm

• Minnerop, P. (2019, March 06). Rogue States – State Sponsors of Terrorism?: German Law Journal. Retrieved November 28, 2020, from https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/german-law-journal/article/rogue-states-state-sponsors-of-terrorism/6586C076A75019E3828744B3D5C0BF12

• Terrorism. (2016, May 03). Retrieved November 28, 2020, from https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism

• List of the 4 current Rogue States. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2020, from https://www.worlddata.info/roguestates.php