Rooted in Poverty? Terrorism, Poor Economic Development and Social Cleavages

Terrorism Political Violence

That terrorism and other forms of political violence are a product of poverty and poor distribution has become a core assumption among national and international policymakers since the events of September 11. The presumed link between material want and terrorist activity has been cited by political figures from across the political spectrum and has found its way into mainstream economic development and inter- national security policy discussions while shaping debate on an array of issues from African humanitarian aid to the reconstruction of Iraq.