subrevolutionary terrorism
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Subrevolutionary terrorism is a type of terrorism that does not aim to overthrow an existing political system but rather to modify the existing sociopolitical structure. It is a calculated use of violence to create a climate of fear and achieve political objectives when direct military victory is not feasible. This form of terrorism is less common than revolutionary terrorism, which seeks the complete abolition and replacement of a political system. While often difficult to identify, subrevolutionary groups may use the threat of deposing the existing regime to achieve their goals.12
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