Definition of terrorism Throughout human history, radical groups and organizations have attempted to influence and shift the policies of governments and agencies around the world . The terminology most often used to describe the activities and beliefs of such groups and organizations is terrorism. Terrorism is defined as premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against non-combatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence a particular audience (CIA). The previous definition will form the basis for the interpretation of this case analysis. Background The terrorist organization at the center of the analysis in this case is the Special Purpose Islamic Regiment, or SPIR, also known as al-Jihad-Fisi-Sabililah Special Islamic Regiment. This organization is a terrorist group based in Chechnya, formed in 1996 by Arbi Barayev, involved in an ethno-nationalist battle for the independence of the territories of Chechnya from Russian repression for more than one hundred and fifty years ("National Reports on Terrorism", 2005). The leaders of the organization are believed to be established in two different places; the first location is the Urus-Martan district in Chechnya and the second location is the Pankisi Gorge in northeastern Georgia. SPIR's leader is now believed to be Amir Khamzat, who assumed power after the death of previous SPIR leader Movsar Barayev, grandson of the group's creator. Before his death in 2002, Barayev reported that the size of the organization was approximately four hundred active soldiers with the same number of reserve soldiers willing and waiting to go into action ("Country Reports on Terrorism", 2005). General beliefs Members of... .center of paper......nation of a citizen of Alkhan-Kala, named Dzhapar Khazuyev, who condemns the man as a "proven traitor".References• Abdullaev, N. (2002, October 28). Barayev points the finger at Basayev. Moscow Times, pp. 37-38.• Armstrong, P. (1999). Conflict in Chechnya: a background perspective. The Journal of Conflict Studies, 1, 1-67. • National Terrorism Reports 2004 (pp. 65-83). (2005). Terrorist groups. New York: US Department of State.• Holley, D. (2002, October 26). Rise and fall of the Chechen rebel. Los Angelos Times, pp. 1-12.• Jacinto, L. (2002). Black widows: Hell hath no fury like the ruthless war widows of Chechnya. ABC News, 1, 72-94.• Penketh, A. (1999, September 18). The young and cruel Chechen warlord leads the siege. BBC, pp. 5-9. • Smyth, P. (2000, 25 October). The leader of Chechen militants is familiar with terrorist campaigns. The Irish Times, p. 18.