Terrorism and its goals

Terrorism: It's a term that's been uttered countless times in the last five years, but what does it mean? What is a terrorist, and what are the goals of terrorism?

Harvard University's Louise Richardson offered some answers in a speech Tuesday at the World Affairs Council of Northern California.

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