Word: martyrdom
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Those goals seem reasonably, though not altogether, clear. Though there is some opinion that Saddam might eventually opt for martyrdom, the consensus of American, European and Middle East experts is that his primary goal is survival -- of himself first and then of his power and specifically his military machine. Second comes expansion of that power. Saddam longs to be recognized by his fellow Arabs and ultimately the U.S. superpower as the dominant force in the Middle East...
...gone, his ideas still retain a dangerous appeal, and his death will only intensify anger among those who will endow him with martyrdom. As the cries for revenge continue, support for his doctrine of hatred and segregation is likely to grow among both Israelis and Palestinians...
...never ceased alluding to the legacy of her father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was executed in 1979 by the military government she was then fighting to succeed. She titled her autobiography Daughter of Destiny. Ousted in a constitutional coup in August, Bhutto may once again raise the rhetoric of martyrdom and rally her followers to the banner of her descent...
...military threat while disparaging the competence of the Iraqis to defend their own land. The inability of either side to prevail in eight years of seesaw battles across the Iraqi-Iranian border supports the claim of military strategists that a 3-to-1 advantage is necessary for invaders. Martyrdom among devout Muslims must also be considered...
Those close brushes with martyrdom gave Castro and Gaddafi not just new incentives for making mischief against the U.S. but also new prestige in the eyes of others who have their own grievances, of which some may even be legitimate. When he plays Goliath, Uncle Sam elicits boos for himself and applause for the would-be Davids of the Third World...