Category: PURE BLOG

  • Terrorists, Resistance Fighters, Guerrillas, and Lone Actors: Understanding the Overlaps and Distinctions in Political Violence (pt2)

    The British record of terrorism, resistance, and guerrilla warfare British agents have, at various times in history, acted in ways that align with the roles of terrorists, resistance fighters, and guerrillas, depending on the context and perspective. These actions often reflect the complexity of political violence and the fluidity of these labels. British Agents as…

  • Terrorists, Resistance Fighters, Guerrillas, and Lone Actors: Understanding the Overlaps and Distinctions in Political Violence (pt1)

    The terms terrorist, resistance fighter, and guerrilla describe distinct roles in conflict, although they often overlap. These distinctions depend on tactics, objectives, and political framing. Adding complexity, there are also solitary domestic killers who act independently but leave behind political manifestos. Understanding these categories requires a nuanced approach. A terrorist uses violence or the threat…