1. The third wave of terrorism is a concept that describes the shift in the nature of terrorism from nationalist and separatist movements to religious and ideological extremism. This wave began in the late 1990s and has continued to the present day. The 9/11 attacks in 2001 by Al-Qaeda marked the beginning of this wave, which has been characterized by suicide bombings, mass shootings, and other forms of violence (Jenkins, 2014). Synthesize: The third wave of terrorism represents a significant shift in the tactics and objectives of terrorist organizations. While the first and second waves of terrorism were primarily driven by nationalist and separatist movements, the third wave is characterized by religious and ideological extremism. This shift has resulted in more devastating attacks, such as the 9/11 attacks, which have had far-reaching implications for global security. The use of suicide bombings and other forms of violence has become more prevalent in the third wave, as terrorist organizations seek to cause maximum damage and casualties (Hoffman, 2006). Evaluate: The third wave of terrorism has presented a significant challenge to global security, as it has been characterized by more extreme and devastating attacks. The shift towards religious and ideological extremism has made it more difficult to negotiate with terrorist organizations, as their objectives are often non-negotiable (Jenkins, 2014). 
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3. The use of suicide bombings and other forms of violence has also made it more difficult to prevent attacks, as these tactics are often difficult to detect and prevent. However, efforts to combat terrorism have resulted in some successes, such as the capture and killing of several high-profile terrorist leaders (Hoffman, 2006). References: Hoffman, B. (2006). Inside terrorism. Columbia University Press. Jenkins, B. M. (2014). The long shadow of 9/11: America's response to terrorism. RAND Corporation. Conclusion: The third wave of terrorism has presented a significant challenge to global security, as it has been characterized by more extreme and devastating attacks. The shift towards religious and ideological extremism has made it more difficult to negotiate with terrorist organizations and the use of suicide bombings and other forms of violence has also made it more difficult to prevent attacks.
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5. However, efforts to combat terrorism have resulted in some successes, such as the capture and killing of several high-profile terrorist leaders. It is important to continue to remain vigilant and proactive in the fight against terrorism, while also addressing the underlying causes that drive individuals towards extremism. What did you find most useful about the research in supporting your key points and arguments? How did the research correlate with your own ideas?