1) Terrorism targets powerful individuals to philosophically "cannibalize" their power and force a reexamination of a government's policies. 2) Globalization and the transitional nature of power and groups causes tensions that can lead to terrorism as normative acts come into conflict with hegemonic views of democracy. 3) The paradox for countries like the US is how to project strength abroad while addressing poverty and failing to reduce it due to a lack of moral obligation from partner governments.