Instructions
For this assignment, you will write a research paper addressing the following topics:
Describe the differences between homegrown extremism and terrorism and provide your own definition of each.
Compare and contrast at least two different radicalization models. Highlight any key similarities and differences.
Choose either a purely domestic extremist group or an internationally focused terrorist organization and briefly describe the main inspiration (the grievance or cause). You can pick any extremist or terrorist group you like to describe the ideology or what drives them.
This Midterm Assignment addresses the following course objectives:
CO-1: Describe the psychological factors of terrorism as well as the ideologies that drive homegrown violent extremism.
CO-2: Compare and contrast the different models and framework for the radicalization process.
