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(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-04-01 08:20
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The attack on Moscow subway shows terrorism still poses a grave threat to our lives and social order, says an article in Qilu Evening Post. Excerpts:
Moscow's subway tragedy may be the result of Russia's internal contradictions. But similar contradictions exist in many other countries, too, regardless of whether they are already a market economy or are on way to becoming one. Countries in transition toward market economy, like Russia, are especially vulnerable to such attacks.
Experts say that solving the social problems in Russia's Caucasian region is crucial for eliminating terrorism from its soil. If social problems are not handled properly they may evoke extreme reaction from the aggrieved parties, which could prove very costly to society.
Since such attacks were rare in the erstwhile Soviet Union, we must think how we can maintain our society's freedom and openness while avoiding potential risks during the transition period.
In modern cities, advanced urban facilities have made life and work easier and more efficient, but they have also offered terrorists new targets. It's a challenge indeed to maintain a balance between convenience and security.
(China Daily 04/01/2010 page9)
