10-07-202650
On 25 March 2026, another significant scientific study of global importance was published in the pages of the authoritative international journal Journal of Interdisciplinary Human Studies. It presents an article by E. Saminov entitled "The Global Threat of Radicalisation: Impact on Human Well-being and Sustainable Development."
The issues raised in this study are inextricably linked to contemporary realities, which renders its relevance all the more evident. Although the twenty-first century is recognised as an era of progress, technology and unprecedented opportunity, a dangerous process is intensifying within its shadow — radicalisation, which poses a grave threat to the fate of humanity. As the author emphasises, radicalisation today is no longer confined to a particular territory or community, but has become a problem of global proportions.
Crucially, this process exerts a direct and serious impact on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. In conditions of escalating radicalisation, peace and security are undermined, social justice is not ensured, and the effectiveness of institutions declines. The consequence is a weakening of reforms aimed at improving human well-being, a slowdown in economic growth, and jeopardy to gains in the fields of education and social progress.
For this reason, radicalisation is manifesting not only as a threat to security, but as one of the most serious obstacles to sustainable development.
What is particularly alarming is that this process is not confined to security matters alone, but is inextricably bound to human destiny, social stability, and the prospects for future development. Scientific analysis demonstrates that social inequality, limited economic opportunities, and political marginalisation create a specific environment conducive to radicalisation. Under such conditions, extremist ideas take root and gradually permeate public consciousness, with the potential to cause serious damage to global stability.
The Sustainable Development Goals have been adopted as humanity's shared path — its strategy for the future. Yet radicalisation is becoming one of the greatest obstacles along this path. In particular, SDG 16, aimed at ensuring peace, justice, and effective governance institutions, is subject to the most severe negative impact from this process.
A further painful consequence of radicalisation is apparent in the economic sphere. Armed conflicts, political instability, and security challenges impede the attraction of investment and slow the pace of development. This significantly hinders the achievement of SDG 8, dedicated to decent work and economic growth. At the same time, deficiencies in education systems — the shortage of quality knowledge — further heighten the vulnerability of young people to the influence of radical ideas. According to data from the United Nations and UNICEF, millions of children around the world are today deprived of access to education due to armed conflicts and crises. Specifically, as of 2025, at least 85 million children are unable to attend school, demonstrating the depth of the global education crisis. This constitutes a serious obstacle not only to the futures of the children themselves, but also to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The figures cited by the author vividly illustrate the gravity of the situation: today, the number of forcibly displaced persons worldwide exceeds 120 million. This is not merely a statistic, but a bitter truth that conceals human destinies, shattered lives, and lost dreams. The prolonged conflicts in countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen represent not only a humanitarian crisis, but also a retreat from the aspirations of sustainable development.
In these circumstances, the question naturally arises: how can radicalisation be countered? The author provides a clear answer — this struggle must not be limited to the use of force. On the contrary, it demands a broad and comprehensive approach. Strengthening education and awareness, reducing social inequality, creating opportunities for young people, and consolidating international cooperation — this is the path to a sustainable solution. This, in turn, is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals.
In conclusion, radicalisation is one of the invisible yet most dangerous obstacles to development in today's world. Combating it is not only a matter of security, but also a matter of justice, education, and progress. As humanity strives towards a sustainable future, it must respond to this threat collectively — through the power of reason and enlightenment.
Press Service of the Centre for Sustainable Development