![]() Nonetheless, terrorism definitions remain broad and can consequently incorporate the acts of martyrs or freedom fighters. Whilst terrorism has been extensively defined, academics have largely left ‘freedom fighter’ open ended. ![]() In order to examine this, ETA’s actions will be contrasted to academic definitions and actions of other terrorist groups.īefore considering ETA’s actions, it is important to highlight the difference between “freedom fighter” and “terrorist”. ![]() This paper will discuss ETA’s ideology being rooted in cultural protection, the terrorist stigmatisation to promote Spanish agenda, alongside their legitimacy through peace process involvement. This paper will argue that ETA’s armed struggle was a necessary component of retaliating against the Spanish government’s Basque oppression, and therefore are freedom fighters. This categorisation continues to divide academics over ethno nationalist militant group Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA). ![]() Despite being inherently different terms, “freedom fighter” and “terrorism” continue to be interchangeably used in describing armed struggle. ![]()
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