In an increasingly interdependent world,the high prevalence and stubborn persistence of poverty and inequality in developing countries the subject of chapter 2 of this volume have implications for all countries.Deep deprivation weakens the capacity of combat terrorism,organized crime,armed conflict,and the spread of disease,and these in turn can have severe economic,environmental,and security consequences for neighboring states and the global community.Poverty and inequality and their associated outcomes can no longer be contained within nation boundaries.