Terrorism has become an incurable disease and the international community has
not been able to develop a successful antibiotic. It began in the 18th century,
survived and spread during the 19th and 20th centuries and has become a global
menace in the 21st century. Today, terrorism threatens the peace and stability
of small states like Sri Lanka, middle powers like India, and super powers like
the US. Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and Jewish people have become
victims of terrorism. In other words, terrorism has become a monster which
threatens mankind, with the impact being felt in every nook and corner of the
globe. The motives behind terrorist