Question

Describe local and global conditions that give rise to acts of terrorism. What conditions give rise to terrorism? How do transnational crimes and funding overlap and flow?

Answer 1

Root causes of Terrorism are following-
1.Political Factors-Terrorism is a form of unorganised civic violence.Individuals,Bombers and political groups like the Vietcong have choosen terrorism to take their rights back in the society.In the history of Northern Ireland , Protestants and Catholic groups could be seen engaging themselves in a violent act and seeking for political dominance.Thus political factors are one of the major cause of terrorism.
2.Religious beliefs-Several terrorist attacks have been carried out in the name of religion.Like number of suicidal attacks since the 1980s have been observed as the work of Islamic martyrs.
3.Socio-economic factors-Because of the poverty,lack of education or lack of political freedom forcefully make youngsters to choose terrorism as their means of livelihood.
4.Historical roots- In the latter half of the 19th century, terrorism became the choice of nationalists, especially in Europe.

Transnational criminal markets involve in drugs abuse,arms , trafficking women, smuggling.Billions and billions of this dirty money flow throughout the world.Due to this, it disturbs local economies, corrupting people.Transnational crimes have become one of the central issues,such criminal activities have disturbed the rule of laws and governance ,due to which there is no sustainable development.