Across
- 3. “The unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”
- 6. A subset of bioterrorism, it is the intentional release of animal or plant toxins to generate widespread public fear and economic loss and undermine social stability.
- 9. A loose network of individuals scattered across the United States who believe that the original citizens of the United States were free from all government control and that the federal, state, and local governments today operate illegally.
- 10. Media coverage of terrorism inspires more terrorism—it is, in effect, contagious.
- 11. Manages and facilitates the flow of information and intelligence across all levels and sectors of government and private industry, turning information and intelligence into actionable knowledge.
- 12. Seeks to inflict economic damage on those who profit from the destruction of the natural environment.
Down
- 1. One in which a much weaker opponent takes on a stronger opponent by refusing to confront the stronger opponent head on or to adhere to proscribed “rules of engagement.”
- 2. Language based on analytical assessments and judgments rather than on facts or hard evidence.
- 4. Avoiding conflict.
- 5. The use of high technology to disable or delete critical infrastructure data or information as a means of promoting a religious or political ideology and that targets innocent civilians, elements of the business sector, or government agencies.
- 7. Involves using viruses, toxins, or fungi—classes of organism that include anthrax, botulism, and smallpox—as weapons of mass destruction.
- 8. A holy war.