In an increasingly globalized world, terrorism can no longer be viewed as an isolated threat. Therefore, as argued in this article, realists' understanding is no longer sufficient in addressing the which terrorism poses to the international community. A new framework of security 'needs to be built, one which reflects the continuous development of security in the international system. By re-examining the construction of terrorism in the study of security and it in accordance with the ongoing process of globalization, the authors offer different '. in addressing terrorism more effectively.