Top US Military Officer Concerned Economic Crisis Could Cause More Terrorism
The top U.S. military officer says he is concerned that the global economic crisis could create instability and, potentially, more terrorism around the world, particularly in African countries and other relatively poor areas.
Admiral Mike Mullen says the global economic downturn could create more terrorists.
“I’m very concerned about the global financial crisis and its impact globally on security,” he said. “I think it will impact on security, over a period of time. As food prices continue to go up, as other costs continue to go up, as this pressure is brought globally, I think the possibilities for increased instability, as opposed to increased stability, are there. Without being precise about where that might happen, I just think the extent of this, or the length of this, is going to have an impact on increased instability in countries that are already under a great deal of pressure because their economies aren’t that healthy in the first place.” (VOA)
