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What is a political cause of terrorism related to government type?

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Living in a dictatorship is a political cause of terrorism. People may join terrorist groups to demand change due to oppression from dictatorships or corrupt governments.

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How does civil war contribute to terrorism?

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Civil war is a political cause of terrorism as people in conflict regions may turn to violence and terrorism to achieve change when they feel peaceful means are ineffective.

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What is an example of a terrorist group formed in response to dictatorship?

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Al-Shabaab, a Somali-based terrorist group, has grown in power as a response to the dictatorship in Somalia.

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What is an example of terrorism resulting from civil war?

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The civil war in Syria has produced thousands of fighters for ISIS, leading to civilian deaths and millions of refugees.