The issue of terrorism is one of the main No particular definition of terrorism had concerns in the recent world. September 11th gained universal acceptance. There is no single 2001 attack in the twin tower of USA, definition of terrorism. The unlawful use of bombing in Madrid, London Bombings, force or violence against persons or property to Sydney Siege have all raised a serious intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian concern in this matter. Todays world is still population, or any segment thereof, in a dangerous place. furtherance of political or social objectives can be best described as an act of terrorism. PEACE IS HARD, BUT WE KNOW THAT IT IS POSSIBLE. SO, TOGETHER, LET US BE Todays terrorists not only continue physical RESOLVED TO SEE THAT IT IS DEFINED intimidation with beatings, vandalism, and BY OUR HOPES AND NOT BY OUR FEARS. bombings. Now technology plays a role in TOGETHER, LET US MAKE PEACE, BUT A terrorism. As the worlds dependence on PEACE, MOST IMPORTANTLY, THAT WILL computers and electronic communications LAST. PRESIDENT OBAMA increases, so does the potential for hi-tech SPEAKING AT THE UNITED NATIONS terrorism. Countries or businesses can be subjected to random viral attacks, destruction of data, identity theft, and re-routing of The Security council has taken the leading financial records. role, introducing the Counter-Terrorism Committee which was established in 2001, oversees the implementation of counter- terrorism policies. Terrorism provokes deep fear and insecurity more than other forms of violence. Terrorists strike innocent civilians, often randomly, and without any warning. We think we can protect ourselves against other forms of violence, but we feel defenceless against terrorists.