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Avoiding Armageddon, Part 3, The New Face of Terror: Upping the Ante

Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons have added a horrific new dimension to terrorism, enabling a small group of people to inflict enormous damage—especially if they're willing to die in the process. This look at the motivations and conditions behind terrorism includes interviews with a former comrade of Osama bin Laden, a British Islamic couple who condemn the September 11 attacks but still teach the concept of holy war, and a 17-year-old Arab boy hoping for a productive future but also attracted to the idea of a "martyr's" death.

English
  • Originally Aired February 20, 2003
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Walter Cronkite Host
Frank Sesno Guest Star
Ginny Durrin Director
Rick King Director