Global Terrorism as a Part of Military Science

Abstract

The aim of this work is to highlight the importance of countering terrorism on a global scale. Terrorism has an ability to extremely adapt to new conditions. It is open to technological progress, but it does not give up on its traditional forms in order to promote political, religious, moral or ethnic interests. Combining traditional forms of terrorism with modern technology can generate an interesting picture of the scope and overall potential of current terrorism in 21st century.
Global terrorism, due to its nature, belongs to the current global problems of humanity. It triggers global consequences. Globalization and its‘ deepening reciprocity, also contributes to deepening of mutual vulnerability. Damaging a defined enemy, even geographically distant, is easier for global operational terrorists than ever before.
Therefore, understanding terrorism as an integral part of military science is a key to countering terrorist activities efficiently. Importance of accepting certain traits of warfare when it comes to activities carried out by terrorist organisations is undeniable. By this means, it is necessary to create a new outlooks when dealing with terrorist activities.