Discussion 2 Problems
Antifa (short for “anti-fascist”) is a highly decentralized, oppositional social movement. It encompasses many autonomous groups, networks and individuals. What binds them together is a rejection of fascism (Links to an external site.) and fascist ideas, including white supremacy. Antifa is not a homogeneous entity, and has no identifiable command structure, leadership apparatus or radicalized membership. However, it is important to note that not all Antifa members are essentially anti-violence.
After quite a few clashes between right-wing and left-wing protesters, former US Attorney General William Barr claimed the left-wing movement Antifa was engaged in domestic terrorism and “will be treated accordingly (Links to an external site.).” Former President Trump also vowed (Links to an external site.) to deem Antifa a terrorist organization.
What are your thoughts on labeling Antifa a terrorist organization considering what Antifa stands for and how it operates?
Must be 300 words and use the resource below
Combating Terrorism Exchange (CTX)
https://globalecco.org (Links to an external site.)
Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA)
https://www.rsis.edu.sg/research/icpvtr/ctta (Links to an external site.)
Defense Against Terrorism Review (DATR)
http://www.coedat.nato.int/datrvolumes.html (Links to an external site.)
Journal for Deradicalization (JD)
http://journals.sfu.ca/jd (Links to an external site.)
Journal of 9/11 Studies
http://www.journalof911studies.com (Links to an external site.)
Journal of Counter Terrorism & Homeland Security International,
http://www.iacsp.com/publications.php (Links to an external site.)
Journal of Terrorism & Cyber Insurance, The (JTCI)
http://www.terrorismcyberinsurance.com (Links to an external site.)
Journal on Terrorism and Security Analysis, The (JTSA)
http://satsa.syr.edu/home/journal (Links to an external site.)
Perspectives on Terrorism (PT)
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/perspectives-on-terrorism (Links to an external site.)
PRISM
http://cco.ndu.edu/Publications/PRISM.aspx (Links to an external site.)
Terrorism: An Electronic Journal and Knowledge Base
https://www.terrorismelectronicjournal.org (Links to an external site.)
Terrorism Monitor (TM)