That is because 'terrorism' is but a tactic -- a means to an end, which in al-Qaida's case is global domination by an Islamic caliphate.

VOA: standard.2009.08.06

Among the early critics was Michael Mukasey, a former federal judge who has presided at a major terrorism trial and who served as attorney general at end of the Bush administration.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

Her enthusiasm, lack of pretension and mateyness appealed to a public which yearned for an end to terrorism in Northern Ireland, and she won standing ovations and media awards in equal measure.

BBC: Profile: Unorthodox Mo

We'll see an end to global terrorism.

CNN: Giuliani: 'Thank God that George Bush is our president'

India's leaders feel badly let down by General Musharraf, who has repeatedly promised to end cross-border terrorism and close down extremist religious groups.

ECONOMIST: But without progress on Kashmir, the good news won't last