Developing nations face a multitude of problems as they struggle to advance diplomatically, economically and socially. They face poverty, illness, government corruption, organized crime, human trafficking and much more. All of these issues have been outlined through my classmate's Independent Study Units. I have chosen to tackle the global issue of Violent Extremism Impact on Developing Nations. This encompasses political and religious extremism and the paper studies how it affects the economics and social well being of the nation. My case studies are Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka. All of which are counties that have suffered because of violent extremism. The study also explores the different ways in which this issue must be tackled both long term and short.