Social Studies for GCE 'O' Level

1. SOCIAL STUDIES - SEC 4
CHAPTER 1 MANAGING PEACE AND SECURITY
Impact of Transnational Terrorism
Impact Explanation Elaboration
Economic 1. The September 11 attacks led to huge costs - total loss of life and 7. This led to a closure
property costs insurance agencies US$40 Billion. in many businesses.
2. People were afraid of flying and airline industries lost a lot of 8. Thus, terrorist attacks
businesses. put additional
economic strains on
3. US Government stepped in to provide economic aid to the airline the government.
industry.
4. Tourism industry was also affected. E.G: Bali tourist arrivals fell by
50%.
5. Government spending increased to cater for increased security -
deployed more police and troops to guard areas such as airports.
6. More money and resources in holding exercised to ensure
emergency services and their citizens are prepared in an attack.
E.G: Jan 2006, the SCDF carried out Exercise Northstar involving
2000 people.
Social 1. Terrorist acts have the potential to affect peaceful relations among 6. Thus, communal
the races in multiracial societies. trust built over the
years may be
2. It may create suspicion and tension among various ethnic and destroyed by
religious groups. terrorism.
3. Cause people to react violently and unfavourably, especially if 7. Governments in the
their loved ones are affected. E.G: Sep 11 attacks in US were world realised the
attacks on members of ethnic groups importance of
maintaining racial
4. These attacks had potential to cause ethnic groups to feel and religious
targeted as they were singled out for increased security checks or harmony.
viewed suspiciously by the community.
5. Feelings of alienation arose and tension increased.
Political 1. Government assumes greater responsibility in ensuring security 4. This causes
against terrorist acts. displeasure to the
travellers in terms of
2. Tighten various controls such as stepping up border security to
inconvenience and
ensure terrorists do not slip into the country.
infringements of
3. There are also greater checks on travellers’ identities and personal freedom and
belongings. Thus, slowing down immigration clearance. privacy.
5. Unhappy relations
with the government.
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