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Samantha L. Period 0 According to the last twenty years, Cyber terrorism has been occurring within our world. As time progresses more nations become more affiliated with the computerization in which attacks seem to occur. To define what the act of Cyber terrorism is, it is the premeditated politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data in which results in violence against noncombatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents. The main reason of the issue is because a disagreement between a state or goal or objective with views with an international community. An example of cyber terrorism and relation with terrorism in history is the attack of September 11th in the year of 2001. The way it relates with cyber terrorism is the fear and dread by utilizing it over internet by attacking computer systems. It also may lead to the hacking of government websites. Another would be stealing top secret information that could be used as a threat for terrorists. Many of these terrorists condemn methods and tactics of root causes, injustice, extreme poverty, and social economical exclusion. This horrendous issue at hand is difficult to combat, locate, and detain within our world. The United Nations has been quite affective with the issue in dealing with Cyber Terrorism. Their priority among the issue is facing the threats of terrorism to international peace and security. Many organizations are taken into consideration among the issue. Some organizations include, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Interpol, Organization Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and World Customs Organization (WCO). In relation to the NATO, they are the main contributor of Cyber Terrorism. Their efforts are engaging with countries have been a success in discussing the issue. NATO allies with the following countries such as, UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, and Canada. The forces within them are directly involved with the fact of “Enduring Freedom”. The cooperation’s of the organizations face terrorism threats and many more. Their main objective is to work together by improving civil preparedness against the consequences of possible terrorists’ attacks with chemical, biological, and radiological agents. Efforts within Cyber defense take at hand are the alliance to protect against possible disruption of NATO and national critical communication systems. France is against the act of Cyber Terrorism, they are supporting organizations in stopping the issue in our global community. A statement France has said is that “because the international community would not be able to eradicate the scourge of terrorism unless it worked in unity, within the United Nations system.” By joining the committee, it might be impossible to stop all acts of terrorism, especially Cyber Terrorism. That is why they are contributing by supporting the organizations in taking the issue discussed into immediate action. Their policy among the issue is to call establishment of an anti-terrorism fund in assisting states who lack necessary capacity in implementing resolution 1373. France also participates in World Customs Organization on May 15th. A representative from France stated in committee discussing resolution 1373, that they as a country fully support the importance significance with the cooperation of regional and international organizations competent in the field, to combating terrorism. Therefore it is crucial to pursue all efforts in keeping capacity of the relevant organizations. Solution regarding the topic have been discussed and encountered. Many of the solutions regarding Cyber Terrorism have been taken into hand. They are discussed within our international level. Many of these imply, member states prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism, refraining from providing any support to entities or persons involved in terrorists acts, and to deny safe haven to those who finance, plan, support, and commit such acts. Another would be supporting the European Union or other international organizations or coalitions involving allies. The issue is a concern that must be taken into effect in terms of mandate, etc. The purpose of the terrorism impact is the importance of the nomination of an independent expert who is able to help trace technical assistance employed for the benefit of countries that need it. 
 * Committee Name: **Terrorism
 * Committee Topic: ** Cyber Terrorism
 * Country Name: **France
 *  I.  ****A BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE TOPIC: **
 *  II.  ****UNITED NATIONS INVOLVEMENT: **
 *  III.  ****<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">COUNTRY POLICY AND INVOLVEMENT: **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> IV.  ****<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">SOLUTIONS: **