This paper is an essay assignment of three questions to test knowledge and assimilation.

1. Describe the motivators that influence the terrorist mindset. What are common grievances or causes of modern international terrorists?
2. Describe the fundamental differences between terrorism and insurgency. What are the key areas of divergence and convergence between them?
3. What are the origins and drivers of violent Islamic fundamentalism that enable it as a worldwide Jihadist movement?

Technical Requirements

• Your paper must be at a minimum 2-3 pages for each question for a total of 6-9 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum limit).
• Scholarly and credible references should be used. A good rule of thumb is at least 2 scholarly sources per page of content.
• Type in Times New Roman, 12 point and double space.
• follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
• Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.