On the issue of the legal definition of the concept of «international terrorism»

International terrorism is one of the forms of international crimes; it represents a global problem of the mankind which decision is possible only through joint efforts of the entire world community. The absence of a generally accepted legal definition of the term «international terrorism creates certain problems in combating this evil of the present. This article attempts to determine the scope of basic components, which should be included in the concept of «international terrorism».

international terrorism, international crime, crime of an international character, act of terrorism, terrorism doctrines, terrorist organizations