Allen Hammond

In the following viewpoint, Allen Hammond argues that economic problems around the globe could lead to an increase in terrorism. He contends that trends such as an increased income gap, environmental degradation, and overpopulation have created problems for developing countries that may encourage the growth of terrorist movements. Hammond asserts that addressing these problems is the proper approach to counterterrorism. Hammond is a senior scientist and director of strategic analysis at the World Resources Institute in Washington, D.C., an institution that seeks to foster environmentally sound development. He is the author of Which World? Scenarios for the 21st Century.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. Why are fisheries in trouble, according to Hammond?
2. According to statistics cited by the author, by how much will China’s urban population increase by 2010?
3. What was sophisticated about the bombings in...