Anarchism Quote by Jean Baudrillard
“Today's terrorism is not the product of a traditional history of anarchism, nihilism, or fanaticism. It is instead the contemporary partner of globalization.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Illusions of Globalization, 1990s
Modern terrorism is linked more to global economic integration than to classic ideological movements.
In simple terms: Terrorism ties to globalization.
Consider the global context of security threats.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- security analysis
- media reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does globalization enable terrorism?
- Can we separate economic and ideological factors?
It may downplay ideological motivations.