Globalization and Terrorism

Global Terrorism

According to the textbook Globalization and Diversity, the definition of globalization is “the increasing interconnected of people and places through converging economic, political, and cultural activities.”  The book continues by stating that "distant regions and cultures are now linked through commerce, communication, and travel.”  Geo-politically, with the addition of the United Nations after World War II, the structures of international governments are those of expanding boundaries and increasing economic cooperation regarding trade and commerce.  The resulting open door policies have made acts of terrorism and corruption more prevalent around the world.  This development has resulted in a more hands on approach to the “policing of the world” than ever before.  

Red-Light District in Thailand

Thailand is a strong ally with the United States and the U.N. when dealing with transnational terrorist groups, especially separatist groups located in Southern Thailand.  Thailand has worked alongside the U.S. Department of State Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) to fight the spread of extremist groups. The plight facing Thailand is the global industries of  prostitution and sex-trade.  These two black eyes cannot be denied on the travel industry in Thailand.  Prostitution remains the country's top source of illegal activity, followed by drugs and political corruption.  Thailand's main drug transmitter is the Golden Triangle, one of Asia's two main opium-producing areas.  Prostitution is illegal in the country, but this does not slow the exploitation of the country's citizens.  Much of this crime centers around urban areas frequented by tourists, including cities such as Bangkok and Phuket.  Thailand remains one of the world epicenters for prostitution, the exploitation of children, and human trafficking.  

Rowntree, Lester. Globalization and Diversity: Geography of a Changing World. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2014. Print.

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