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Definitions of terrorism differ around the world. Policymakers consider differences depending on whether terrorist threats originate inside the country (domestic terrorism) or outside of the country (international terrorism). Usually key to all of these definitions is the political or ideological motivation behind violence attacks.

In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines international terrorism as "Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.”

Throughout history, terrorists all over the world have advanced diverse political agendas. Despite the prominence of terrorist threats in U.S. public debate, especially since the deadly 9/11 attacks in the United States, most terrorism threats aren’t actually aimed at the United States. The vast majority of the world’s recent terrorism-related attacks have occurred in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Pakistan, and Somalia. And, in more recent years, while international terror threats still remain a critical concern for the United States, the threat of domestic terrorism has been a growing concern for U.S. national security experts.

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Terrorism is defined in various ways around the globe, with policymakers distinguishing between threats that arise from within a nation (domestic terrorism) and those that come from outside its borders (international terrorism). A common thread in these definitions is the underlying political or ideological motivation for violent acts.

In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) characterizes international terrorism as "violent, criminal acts carried out by individuals or groups to promote ideological goals influenced by domestic factors, including political, religious, social, racial, or environmental issues."

Historically, terrorists worldwide have pursued a range of political objectives. While discussions about terrorist threats in the U.S. have intensified, particularly since the September 11 attacks, it's noteworthy that the majority of terrorism incidents occur outside the U.S. Most recent attacks have taken place in countries like Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Pakistan, and Somalia. In addition, while international terrorism remains a significant concern for U.S. security officials, there has been a marked increase in the focus on domestic terrorism as a pressing national security issue in recent years.