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Terrorism: Cell Strategy

Structure Depends on Organization Cell Strategy refers to the organizational technique of dividing terrorist organizations into small sub-units that usually interact in a larger network.  Cells can be composed of anywhere between 3-10  individuals.  Many present-day terrorist organizations use some variation of cell strategy.  Cell strategy can be understood to form a continuum ranging from cells that serve as units in a broader hierarchical network to   cells that are self-sustaining units in a non-hierarchical network, depending on the interests and methods of the leadership of the organization. The three most common forms of cell strategy include the:- traditional cell, the endemic cell (also known as Self Starter Cells) and the sleeper cell.  Vladimir Lenin as Pioneer Cell strategy is not new to terrorist organizations, although changes in the international security arena have made it more prevalent now than in the past.  Vladimir Lenin is among the mos

Shootings, Murders and Human Rights [Updated on 13/8/13]

Past 30 days more than 18 shootings and 8 murders taken place in Malaysia. From the mainstream media and internet portals this becomes the hottest topic which had been discussed by various parties. The most obvious scapegoat on this matter is the Royal Police of Malaysia. Our new Inspector General of Police comes under scrutiny from numerous sectors of people within our society. We cannot blame him solely of what is happening in our country now. This particular problem already existed many decades ago. The various parties who are entrusted to uphold the safety of our nation and to maintain peace in our country eventually have not done enough until the situation is deteriorated to such nature now. The most obvious conflict is between national security and human rights. Past years, many security laws like Internal Security Act and Emergency Ordinance were repealed to satisfy and accommodate for the voices of human rights. Unfortunately these laws not sufficiently replaced