The Psycho-Linkages in War on Terror

Abstract

Terrorism has an imminent impact on the International society The fear psychosis spreads like a current into the masses and divides the world population into different segments on the basis of their perception towards the various aspects of terror and terrorism and its consequences The war terror unfolds into a psychological drama with each actor performing his role as (1) victim, direct or indirect, (2) victimizer i.e. the terrorists of different color and strata, the (3) global response and thereafter the (4) policies of the government of various countries in combating terrorism This article is focusing solely on the psychological dynamics which contribute to the action plan of terrorism .and countering it The factors which entwine all the significant sections in one place in the war on terror and finalize the drama are studied individually to understand their contribution in the act. We can then arrive to a decision table how to counter or control the terrorism

Keywords: fear psychosis, terrorist, terrorism, victim, victimizers, psychological dynamics, violence, 'war on terror' personality, 'survivor syndrom'