The period before World War I was marked by inequality, terrorism, and discontent with democracy. Sound familiar? This article was written by Ward Wilson, a senior fellow at BASIC and author of ‘Five Myths About Nuclear Weapons’.
He writes about how modern extremism focuses on killing civilians rather than assassinating leaders and that similarity still exists- frustration, rage, and a willingness to shed blood.
Read the full article here:
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/11/13/the_age_of_frustration