SIMILAR TACTICS BUT THE MOTIVE IS TO EVADE CONSEQUENCE
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ACCORDING TO OPENAI:
Quasi-terrorism refers to criminal acts that resemble terrorist activities in tactics and methods but lack the ideological, political, or religious motivations typical of true terrorism. Here are several examples:
The 1985 Achille Lauro Hijacking: Although this incident had political motivations, it is often cited as quasi-terrorism because the hijackers' primary aim was to secure the release of prisoners, and they did not have a broader ideological agenda.
The 1974 Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) Bank Robbery: The SLA was a radical group, but their bank robberies were more about funding their operations than promoting a broader ideological cause, making some aspects of their activities quasi-terroristic.
The 1997 North Hollywood Shootout: Two heavily armed bank robbers engaged in a prolonged gun battle with police after a botched robbery. While not motivated by ideology, their tactics created a highly publicized, terrorizing event.
The 2002 Moscow Theater Hostage Crisis: Chechen separatists took over 800 hostages in a Moscow theater. Although motivated by political goals, the event was more about forcing the Russian government into negotiations rather than a broader ideological struggle, aligning somewhat with quasi-terrorism.
The 2013 Westgate Mall Attack in Nairobi: While this attack by Al-Shabaab had clear ideological motives, aspects of it, such as the methodical nature of the assault and the extensive media coverage, have elements of quasi-terrorism because they blend organized crime tactics with terroristic impact.
These examples illustrate how quasi-terrorism blurs the lines between criminal activity and traditional terrorism, often involving violent methods and public fear without a clear ideological drive
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2013 WESTGATE MALL MASSACRE