Someone else mentioned the comparison of the 19th century American Indian wars as a parallel to the "war on terror." But that thread seems to have wained a bit. So, here's another comparison.

Like the late-19th, early 20th-century Anarchist movement, terrorism (at least the Islamic-inspired form) of today is a world-wide movement without national boundaries. Both are centered on idealistic causes. Both use terror as their weapon against stronger powers. Both prey on the dispossessed and socially/politically marginalized. I could go on but you get the jist.

So, first question - is it a valid analogy and why/why-not?
Second question - if it is a valid comparison, how do the methods for defeating Anarchism compare with our methods now to combat terrorism?