title: Political terrorism.
abstract: International terrorism has increased rapidly and become more menacing. Its main aim is psychological: to spread fear and undermine morale for political blackmail. It is not to be confused with a guerilla war of national liberation. In self-protection the free world must combine against terrorist attacks on innocent civilians, taking of hostages, hijacking of aircraft and involvement of third-party countries.
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D000569:Americas; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder; D001208:Asia; D001211:Asia, Western; D003415:Crime; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D007557:Israel; D009014:Morals; D011057:Politics; D011583:Psychological Warfare; D012940:Social Problems; D014505:Urban Population; D014754:Violence