Rabea M. Khan's article "A Case for the Abolition of 'Terrorism' and Its Industry" argues that the concept of "terrorism" is deeply entangled with racial, gendered, and colonial structures, making it irredeemable as a legitimate category of political violence. Khan challenges the call for a "Decolonial Terrorism Studies," suggesting that this approach is misguided and rooted in the assumption that "terrorism" can be reclaimed. Instead, Khan advocates for the abolition of "terrorism" as a term and the entire Terrorism Industry, which includes the police, carceral system, and other security institutions. The article traces the colonial origins and racial connotations of "terrorism," highlighting how it has been used to suppress anti-colonial resistance and delegitimize non-state actors. It also discusses the racialized responses to "terrorism" under counter-terrorism policies, which are seen as a continuation of colonial rule. Khan emphasizes the need to engage with abolitionist theory and praxis, drawing parallels with Black abolitionist movements, to challenge the hegemonic structures that enable racial counterterrorism regimes. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the abolition of "terrorism" and the Terrorism Industry, rather than reforming them.Rabea M. Khan's article "A Case for the Abolition of 'Terrorism' and Its Industry" argues that the concept of "terrorism" is deeply entangled with racial, gendered, and colonial structures, making it irredeemable as a legitimate category of political violence. Khan challenges the call for a "Decolonial Terrorism Studies," suggesting that this approach is misguided and rooted in the assumption that "terrorism" can be reclaimed. Instead, Khan advocates for the abolition of "terrorism" as a term and the entire Terrorism Industry, which includes the police, carceral system, and other security institutions. The article traces the colonial origins and racial connotations of "terrorism," highlighting how it has been used to suppress anti-colonial resistance and delegitimize non-state actors. It also discusses the racialized responses to "terrorism" under counter-terrorism policies, which are seen as a continuation of colonial rule. Khan emphasizes the need to engage with abolitionist theory and praxis, drawing parallels with Black abolitionist movements, to challenge the hegemonic structures that enable racial counterterrorism regimes. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the abolition of "terrorism" and the Terrorism Industry, rather than reforming them.