Globalization is the contemporary phenomenon with the highest impact on the Muslim world, in general, and on its radical element, in particular. While analyzing the premises of the negative perception of globalization by Islamist extremists, the purpose of the essay is to show how the benefits of this phenomenon are paradoxically exploited by them, especially since globalization contributes to promoting radical Islam, by facilitating rapid access to technology and information. The analysis of attitudes and actions of Islamist extremists towards globalization is a key element in the development of a strategy aimed at countering Islamic violence, which should become a top priority for the European countries in their joint efforts of cooperation on security issues.