Terrorism is the war of the poor, and war is the terrorism of the rich.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Terrorism is driven by economic deprivation while war is driven by wealth and power.
- In plain terms
- The poor fight with terror and the rich fight with war.
- What can you take from it?
- View conflict through the lens of economic inequality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does poverty drive violence?
- Who benefits from war?
Another view
Causes of conflict are often more complex than wealth alone.
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