Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Terrorism is a persistent global threat with significant implications for national security, international relations, and internal stability, making it a crucial topic for UPSC aspirants to understand its causes, manifestations, and counter-strategies.
Terrorism refers to the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. Counter-terrorism encompasses the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, law enforcement agencies, and intelligence agencies use to combat or prevent terrorism.