Defining International Terrorism

Defining international terrorism is still a difficult problem. Various scholars, governments, the United Nations and other international organizations have been making many attempts and making them, but even if they are accomplished, there is still a long way in the definition that is generally accepted . This deadlock happens for various reasons. First, the state uses international terrorism as an extension of national policy to conceal vested interests. Secondly, terrorism is the best choice for publicly declaring war.

In 1937, "Geneva Convention on Prevention and Punishment of Genoa Massacre" defined terrorism as an international measure. This definition has been criticized for its lack of accuracy and the "treaty" was not effective because it did not receive the necessary approval. The definition of terrorism is the key to an effective international approach to fighting terrorism, not only with its political and moral implications, but also due to serious legal consequences.

In the late 1930s, the international community first tried to define terrorism. Article 1 of the International Convention on the International Union Convention on Terrorism Prevention and Punishment in 1937 has never entered into force and defines "act of terror" as "crime against that country" and intends to establish a terrorist state in that country Or planning. Article 2 of a particular person or group of people or the general public's opinion is classified as an act of terrorism and if it is to another country it is within the meaning of the definition included in Article 1 If it is an act of terrorism, it is as follows.

Islamic terrorism, Islamic terrorism, or radical Muslim terrorism is defined as an action or movement of any group or individual claiming to be a motive or a goal of Islam or Islamism. Islamic terrorists prove their violent strategy through the interpretation of the Quran and Hadith according to their purpose and intent. The idea of ​​Islam's supremacy is included in the formula that Islam is promoted and there is no more. According to the global terrorism index in 2016, in 2015, the four Islamic radical groups, ISIS, Boko Haram, Taliban and Al Qaed, accounted for 74% of all terrorist deaths.