The purpose of terrorism is to use violence or the threat of violence to create a climate of fear among a population, thereby pressuring governments or other entities to achieve specific political, ideological, or religious goals. Terrorists aim to destroy the public’s sense of security, especially in familiar places, to induce widespread fear and panic. This fear is intended to coerce political leaders or societies into changing policies or positions favorable to the terrorists' demands
. Terrorism often targets civilians or symbolic locations to maximize psychological impact and publicity. The violence is typically asymmetric, used by weaker groups against more powerful states or entities to gain attention, intimidate populations, and inspire or provoke further support for their cause. Terrorists may seek to mobilize third parties or provoke overreactions that help their recruitment and propaganda efforts
. In summary, terrorism is a tactic designed to influence political outcomes by spreading terror, forcing compliance, and gaining visibility for a cause through violence against non-combatants and symbolic targets
