Terrorist definitions in the West are used to focus analysis only on groups as opposed to _____________.
A) the cause of terrorism
B) States
C) individuals
D) how the groups get their funding

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Western definitions of terrorism often focus on non-state actors or groups, thereby excluding the actions of states themselves from being categorized as terrorism. This distinction allows for a focus on groups that use violence to achieve political ends, without examining the potential for states to engage in similar behaviors.

Terrorist Definitions in the West Are Used to Focus Analysis