The Socioeconomic Roots of Suicide Terrorism: Examining Causes and Solutions

Abstract

Suicide terrorism was first introduced by the Shiite Hezbollah back in 1980s when the organization started to use this strategy in Lebanon. Behind each act of suicide terrorism, there can be numerical reasons. And, It is often intertwined with socio-political and economic factors. This study will try to find the intricate web of causation, seeking to unravel the socioeconomic underpinnings that drive individuals toward such extreme acts of violence. This study will examine by diverse case studies and employing a multidisciplinary approach, this study interprets the interconnectedness of economic disparities, social grievances, and the rise of suicide terrorism. The research utilizes a qualitative analysis of historical and contemporary case studies on socioeconomic indicators within regions afflicted by suicide terrorism. It explores the marginalization, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and societal inequalities that form fertile ground for radicalization and recruitment into terrorist organizations.