By Olusegun Amoo Terrorism is a worrisome global issue that crosses borders, disrupts society, and harms innocent people. Understanding its political causes is complex and controversial. However, this article aims to explore some political factors that drive terrorism and ways to combat it. One major political reason for terrorism is when certain groups feel excluded from politics. When their voices are ignored and they lack representation, it can lead to frustration and, in some cases, the use of violence and terrorism to be heard. This can lead to the rise of extremist groups. For instance, the insurgency of ISIS was the manifestation of Sunni Arabs' marginalization in Iraq under the Shia-led government. When groups feel excluded from political processes, they start viewing violence as the only medium to secure their rights and demand justice. Another factor that promotes terrorism is extremist political ideologies. Terrorist groups often use these ideologies to justify their a
By Olusegun Amoo The term "politics" originates from the Greek word "politika," which refers to the affairs of cities. Traditionally, it encompasses a range of activities linked to human decision-making within groups, as well as power dynamics among individuals, including resource allocation and status distribution. Politicians are individuals who seek to shape and manage national affairs, and they constitute what we refer to as a government. However, government is one avenue through which social animals like humans collaborate for shared benefit. As per Gabriel Almond and Sydney Verba, participation in politics can be based on political orientation, which can be examined through three major viewpoints: parochial, subjective, and affective. The parochial category comprises individuals with limited awareness and minimal impact from governance. The subjective group encompasses those who possess awareness and are impacted by governance, yet display indifference. Fina