Which statement distinguishes domestic terrorism from transnational terrorism?

• A. Domestic terrorism is perpetrated outside of the home country while transnational terrorism is inside.
• B. Domestic terrorism is perpetrated within the same country; transnational is not tied to a single country.
• C. Domestic terrorism only targets military targets.
• D. Domestic terrorism relies exclusively on propaganda.

Answer: (B)

Geographic scope is what separates domestic from transnational terrorism. Domestic terrorism occurs within the borders of the home country, targeting that country’s government, institutions, or population as part of its domestic grievances. Transnational terrorism, on the other hand, involves activity that crosses national borders or is connected to networks spanning more than one country, whether the attackers operate abroad, target international interests, or have cross-border links.

So the statement that domestic terrorism is carried out within the same country, while transnational terrorism is not tied to a single country, captures the key distinction. The other options misstate geography, or mischaracterize what terrorists target or how they propagate, and do not define the difference between the two forms.