I think nothing changes except for leaders and technology. Terrorist and their actions have been in our lives for a long time and will still be in our lives for many decades to come. With the technology of media and super fast reporting, everyone is now accustomed. Remember the 70's with plane hi-jacking. The middle east has never been at peace and it will never be at peace in the future......................this may give you some clue to gold prices not reacting to what happens in that part of the world. Having said that........................................the US is built on arms manufacturing..............................they need wars.......................they want instability...............they need terrorist.................................... it's their income.