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University Of Arizona Expert: Rise In Global Terrorism Has Roots In End Of Cold War

Gunmen stormed a hotel Friday in the capital of the West African country of Mali taking hostages; 21 people were killed.

Officials said they don’t believe any hostages are still inside the building. The rise of global terrorism has its roots in the end of the Cold War, according to Alex Braithwaite, an associate professor of international relations at the University of Arizona.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.