Rough draft of my Definition Paper.

Exigence-> Due to the unfolding events recently in the “War on Terror,” namely Osama Bin Laden’s death, What is the U.S fighting now, after the death of Osama Bin Laden and Ilyas Kashmiri (One of the top leader of Al-Qaeda)? What is “War on Terror” now that these leaders are dead?



Intro-> (Two or Three Paragraphs) Focusing on giving background on the term “Terrorism” specifically on how the term “War on Terror” was used in order to justify the U.S’s military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then explain because of the ongoing controversy of the term, why was the term removed from use from the U.S government. (Use the source from the Guardian Article that talks about how this term was discontinued in Obama’s Administration). Explain how situations in the global arena are never ‘black and white,’ or ‘good’ v ‘bad,’ and explain how governments around the world facilitate many emotionally charged terms in order to control the public.
The term “Terrorism” and “Global Terrorism,” is a phrase often used by the media and governments alike to justify their actions in war. From a neutral standpoint, the terms are politically and emotionally charged but more importantly more ambiguous than they seem.

Body Paragraph One-> Explain the term “Terrorism” and “Global Terrorism,” in a historical context. Use examples such as the Iraq-Iran war from 1980, and the Afghan-Soviet war from 1979 and explain how back then we use to help these groups that we now consider to be “Terrorist” organizations. Use many other examples to further elaborate on how the term “Terrorism” and “Global Terrorism” was used historically.


Body Paragraph Two-> Possibly look at the controversy and problems the term “War on Terror” has caused and what are the criticisms against the term and why has the Obama administration and numerous other organizations have stopped using the term.

Body Paragraph Three-> Investigate on what is “War on Terror” now, after the death of two of the top leaders of terrorist organization Al Qaeda.

I’m still thinking about the third body paragraph and my conclusion, however I have already have created some thoughts on how to write my paper, especially my introductory paragraphs.



http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/mar/25/obama-war-terror-overseas-contingency-operations