The relationship between terrorism and globalization is difficult to describe accurately. Each phenomenon is complicated in its own right and defies simple characterization. It is inaccurate to suggest that globalization is responsible for terrorism, but technologies associated with globalization have been exploited by terrorists. In particular technologies have improved the ability of terrorist groups to work together, share information, and reach out to previously unavailable audiences. Technology however, cannot change the character of the terrorist massage or the nature of the struggle. Terrorism is a weapon of the weak conducted by a minority of individuals who promote an extreme ideology it often fail to create political change. The global community is not powerless in the face of such violence. In order to succeed, the global community must utilize the resources at its disposal collaboratively to diminish support for terrorism and demonstrate the illegitimacy of terrorist massages and aspirations.
