Following the Arab defeat in 1967, Jordan became a hotbed of Palestinian activity.

The only plausible cause is the ever warmer tropical seas on which such storms thrive.

Underdevelopment is, first, the underpinning of political dependence and helplessness, then the source of personal hopelessness it thus creates the pool from which potential terrorists are drawn.

Almost a quarter of a century of conflict and civil war has undermined the state structure in Afghanistan and made it a breeding ground for instability and terrorism.

Like other carrion feeders, it plays an important role in its ecosystem by disposing of carrion which would otherwise be a breeding ground for disease.

Terrorists prosper in societies where there are unresolved conflicts and few accountable mechanisms for addressing political grievances.

However, we feel that success in eradicating that phenomenon requires that we deal with its underlying causes, including the social, economic and political aspects that provide a fertile breeding ground for terrorism.

Lack of water, roads and other infrastructure can deter investment from such communities, limiting their access to attractive employment opportunities and thereby perpetuating poverty.