Terrorism as a Political Instrument in the George W. Bush Administration

Abstract

The thesis studies terrorism as a political instrument in the George W. Bush administration. It focuses on terrorism as a political tool as it sheds light on the definition and types of different political tools and the way they are used. Furthermore, the study is significant in providing in-depth analysis of the motivational reasoning behind adopting terrorism as a means to achieve political ends. This study analyzes that extent to which U.S policy used terrorism during Bush’s presidency. Moreover, it elucidates the implication of harnessing terrorism to reach political ends. Under the stated goal of increased national security, George W. Bush managed to use terrorism as a tool to promote new wars and security proposals. Using terrorism as a political tool had engendered material as well as symbolic implications both domestically and internationally.