Title: International Politics: Terrorism | SparkNotes
Headings: International Politics
International Politics
Terrorism
Types of Terrorism
Guerrillas Versus Terrorists

Content: Terrorism Practiced by Groups
Antistate terrorism: Any terrorist act not committed  by a government
Domestic terrorism: A group with no ties to another  country or government commits terrorist acts within its own  country. Some types of terrorism fit into more than one of these categories. Suicide bombings in Israel, for example, are ideological (promoting a  Palestinian state and sometimes also promoting Islamic fundamentalism),  state-sponsored (a number of Arab governments fund the bombers), and domestic  (many are carried out by Arabs living in Israel). Guerrillas Versus Terrorists
Although guerrillas have been known to practice terrorism,  guerrillas are not terrorists. Guerrillas fight against their  governments, particularly against the military, in order to provoke a  regime change. Terrorists, in contrast, target civilians and members of  the military in order to create a social and political crisis of  international proportions. Of course, those fighting a guerrilla group  might label their opponents terrorists, and some terrorists may see  themselves as guerrillas. The Purpose of Terrorism
Terrorist acts ultimately aim to undermine governments and disrupt  societies.