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VIOLENCE

Poverty fuels terrorism by creating a state of misery and frustration that pushes people to join terrorist organizations. Some terrorists come from poor countries with high unemployment, and terrorist organizations often provide higher salaries than other jobs. Studies show that countries with weak governments, fragile institutions, and limited civil rights are a great environment to nurture the production of terrorist activity. Countries undergoing difficult transitions encounter political instability with the blurring of certain rules and laws.

activity. Countries undergoing difficult transitions encounter political instability with the blurring of certain rules and laws.

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