The phenomenon of terrorism is tightly connected to the concept of inequality of globalization. This relationship is demonstrated by the example of seeming assistance to developing countries, manifested in an armed attack. Aggressive actions contribute to the deterioration of the economic and social situation within the victim country, which also undermines its inner political system. Western society may support violent acts and be optimistic about constructing new post-war infrastructure that increases the government’s confidence in its activities. However, the authorities’ main goal may not be sincere altruism but a desire for egotistical profit. Through its actions, the aggressor country seeks to drain resources and obtain a huge loan from the victim country, which will help enrich the aggressor’s resources (Renegade Inc., 2013, 54:20). From all of the above, the attacking country uses the inequality of globalization to achieve its economic goals.
This process generates logical resistance from the victim population, which finds salvation from an external enemy in terrorist organizations. Many members of the so-called terrorist groups may not even set the Taliban’s ideas as their main goals, adhering mainly to their desire for a quiet life (Renegade Inc., 2013, 58:29). However, in a global sense, the domestic political situation provoked by the inequality of globalization leads them to seek support. The residents of the victim country are experiencing the full brunt of the hostilities, including lack of income and widespread unemployment with the inability to feed themselves and their children. Exhausted by the overall situation, people psychologically strive to create alliances and understand that they are not alone in this struggle. If a terrorist organization looks like a hope for a return to a peaceful life, people are more likely to agree to become part of it. Thus, the large-scale process of globalization inequality leads to the replenishment of the ranks of terrorist organizations.
Reference
Renegade Inc. (2013). Four Horsemen – Feature Documentary – Official Version [Video]. YouTube. Web.