The links between security and globalization were highlighted by the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, DC, and the subsequent long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Lingering poverty, inequality, religious extremism and war can sow discontent and resentment as unprecedented global mobility lends access to education and travel in other countries. Despite use of drones, cyber-warfare and other advanced weapons technology to mount counterterrorist attacks, the marginalized can strike out at vulnerable urban or economic centers. Annual global defense spending exceeds $1.6 trillion. Containing the trade in weapons, whether nuclear bombs or assault rifles, and preventing them from falling into the wrong hands remain a challenge.

China Offers to Help Iraq Defeat Sunni Extremists

But the largest foreign investor in the Iraqi oil sector declines role in international coalition
Najmeh Bozorgmehr and Lucy Hornby
December 15, 2014

CIA “Torture” Report: The 54 Countries That Will Be Worried By Controversial Revelations

The program stalled as secrets leaked and internal objections mounted
Adam Withnall
December 10, 2014

77 Chinese Accused in Cyber Bust

China is sending an investigation team
Samwel Born Maina and Maureen Kakah
December 5, 2014

Somalia's Troubles Come South

Shabab terrorists extend their brutal reach into Kenya
December 4, 2014

Back After a Lifetime in IS

Nations and families cannot trust any who joined the extremist group even for a short while
Samyabrata Ray Goswami
December 2, 2014