terrorangrep

Terrorangrep, the Norwegian term for terrorist attacks, refers to deliberate violence or credible threats intended to intimidate a population, coerce a government, or influence public policy. Such acts are typically political, religious, or ideological in motive and are meant to attract attention, create fear, and signal the perpetrator's aims to a wider audience.

Definitions of terrorism vary by country and organization, but most legal and scholarly frameworks distinguish terrorist acts from ordinary crime by their political aims, symbolic impact, and deliberate targeting of non-combatants or critical infrastructure. Organizers can be individuals, networks, or organized groups, and consequences extend beyond immediate casualties to social and economic disruption.

Common methods include bombings, shootings, vehicle-ramming, hostage-taking, arson, or cyberattacks, often directed at public spaces, government buildings, transportation hubs, or crowded events. Attacks may be designed to maximize casualties, media coverage, or political leverage, sometimes leveraging online propaganda and recruitment.

Impact includes loss of life and injuries, lasting trauma, displacement, and economic costs. Societal responses emphasize counterterrorism measures such as intelligence sharing, border controls, community policing, and resilience programs, while balancing civil liberties and risk of stigmatization.

Notable incidents in modern history include the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States; July 7, 2005 in London; the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks in Norway; and ongoing, region-specific violence in various parts of the world. The term also covers long-running insurgencies and organized criminal groups that employ terrorism as a tactic.