Abstract from the year 2022 in the subject Politics - Region: USA, grade: 97, American Public University System, language: English, abstract: This report focuses on the phenomenon of terrorism instrumentalization by the state, arguing the need for policy reform within the Intelligence community. The report starts with a generalizable definition of terrorism and its causes. It underlines the impossibility of any strategic coexistence between state and terrorism in world affairs based on concrete evidence from contemporary events. It concludes with critical policy recommendations for the intelligence community.