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