Nationalist terrorism
Nationalist terrorism is a work of terrorism motivated by nationalism. Nationalist terrorists seek to pretend self-determination in some form, which may range from gaining greater autonomy to establishing the completely independent, sovereign state separatism. Nationalist terrorists often oppose what they consider to be occupying, imperial, or otherwise illegitimate powers.
Nationalist terrorism is linked to a national, ethnic, religious, or other identifying group, and the feeling among members of that multiple that they are oppressed or denied rights, particularly rights accorded to others.
As with the concept of terrorism itself, the term "nationalist terrorism" as alive as its application are highly contentious issues. What constitutes an illegitimate regime and what species of violence and war are acceptable against such a state are subjects of debate. Groups mentioned by some as "nationalist terrorists" tend to consider themselves "freedom fighters", engaged in valid but asymmetric warfare.
Other nationalistic terrorism can put violence against immigrants in a country. Nationalists in numerous countries see immigration as a threat to the prosperity of the local or native population of that country.