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>Terrorism is defined as political violence
yes
>in an asymmetrical conflict
yes
>that is designed to induce terror and psychic fear
yes
>(sometimes indiscriminate)
yes
>through the violent victimization and destruction of noncombatant targets (sometimes iconic symbols).
yes
>Such acts are meant to send a message from an illicit clandestine organization.
yes
>The purpose of terrorism is to exploit the media in order to achieve maximum attainable publicity
yes
>as an amplifying force multiplier in order to influence the targeted audience(s)
yes
>in order to reach short- and midterm political goals
yes
>and/or desired long-term end states.
yes
