ABSTRACT
Terrorism remains a formidable weapon in the hands of a ruthless state. It is still used primarily for two purposes: to subdue a nation's own people or to spread confusion and chaos among its enemies. State terrorism, whether it is internal or external, offers a real threat to international peace and security. Internal terrorism breeds resistance movements, which often resort to terrorist tactics. This cycle of terror-violence can result in a whirlwind that will destroy all within its reach—its and guilty. External terror, as practiced by some states, has resulted in the proliferation of terror worldwide. This chapter also explores the phenomenon of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which proclaims itself to be a state, perpetrates terrorism internally, and advocates the commission of terrorism by supporters outside of the territory which it controls. ISIS' roots can be traced to the late Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who was a Jordanian leader in al-Qaeda's leadership cadre.
