FOCUS 1. 1.1. “Rough music” is the term which has been generally used in England since the end of the seventeenth century to denote a rude cacophony

1.1. “Rough music” is the term which has been generally used in England since the end of the seventeenth century to denote a rude cacophony, with or without more elaborate ritual, which usually directed mockery or hostility against individuals who offended against certain community norms.

E.P. Thompson, Customs in Common.

Lead-in Discussion. Answer the following questions.

1. What is the primary challenge that individual states and the international community as whole face in confronting terrorism?

2. What has changed in terrorism over the past half century and have any factors remained the same? If so, what are they and why have they remained constant?

3. Has the security situation changed over the past decade? How does Russia respond to the terrorist threat? How did legislators respond to the increasing threat of terrorism in the country?

4. What are the main principles for countering terrorism?

5. Talk about recent bomb attacks. Why do suicide bombers blow themselves up? What do terrorists demand? Why do some governments refuse to agree to terrorists’ demands?

6. What enables a terrorist to disregard respect for life?

7. What are the political roots of terrorism?

FOCUS 2

Study the Key Concepts. Sum up the major points.