Impact of Globalisation

Impact of Globalisation on Modern Warfare and Terrorism 

There are differing perspectives on the relationship between globalization and terrorism, and it is a complex and debated topic. 

Some sources suggest that globalization has contributed to the spread of terrorist activities, while others suggest that it can create opportunities for cooperation and reduce conflicts.

Paul Wilkinson, for example, noted that modern terrorism has been a reaction to globalization. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that although globalization has the potential to contribute to growth, it can also act as a breeding ground for war and terrorism.

Globalization affects modern warfare and terrorism in several ways. 

  • One perspective is that globalization can help create economic, social, and political conditions that can lead to grievances. These conditions can act as a potential breeding ground for terrorist activities by creating economic disparities, social upheaval, and political instability. This can exacerbate existing conflicts or spark new ones. Globalization has impacted modern warfare and terrorism in several ways. 
  • Globalization can facilitate the spread of extremist propaganda and recruitment. Social media and the internet have allowed extremist groups to easily disseminate their ideologies and attract new recruits from around the world. For example, ISIS used social media to recruit thousands of foreign fighters to join their cause in Syria and Iraq.

  • Economic globalization can create inequalities that can lead to societal and political instability, which in turn can increase the likelihood of terrorist activities. For example, the rising income gap between the Global North and South can create resentment and contribute to radicalization in developing countries.

  • Terrorist groups can use technology to coordinate their activities across borders and launch attacks on a global scale. For example, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City involved a coordinated effort between terrorists trained in multiple countries.

  • Globalization can increase the flow of people and goods across borders, creating new vulnerabilities for terrorist organizations to exploit. For example, terrorist groups could take advantage of porous borders to smuggle weapons, people, and explosives across regions.
  • Economic globalization can also have unintended consequences that may negatively impact the security situation in different parts of the world. For example, economic sanctions that target a particular country could lead to a black market for goods and services, creating opportunities for terrorist groups to profit.

On the other hand, it is also argued that globalization can also create opportunities for cooperation and reduce conflicts. 

  • Globalization can promote economic interdependence and cultural exchange, which can help create a broader understanding between countries and reduce the likelihood of war and fundamentalism. 

  •  Globalisation can help countries jointly tackle issues that contribute to terrorism, such as poverty, social inequality, and political instability.

So it can be concluded that the relationship between globalization, modern warfare, and terrorism is complex and debated. While globalization has undoubtedly created opportunities for terrorism, it can also create vital opportunities for cooperation and peace-building.

Refrences/BibliographyLutz, B. J., & Lutz, J. M. (2015). Globalisation and Terrorism in the Middle East. Perspectives on Terrorism, 9(5), 27–46. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26297432

"Globalization, Terrorism, and War" by Eric Hobsbawm

"Terrorism and Globalization: Is Terrorism a Product of Globalization?" by Nji Kwen

"Globalization and Terrorism: The Migration of Dreams and Nightmares" edited by Jamal R. Nassar

"Globalization and Terrorism: The Vulnerabilities of the Global Network" by James F. Goetz

"The Globalization of Terror: The Challenge of Responding to International Terrorism" by Martha Crenshaw



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