The Global jihad impacted outcomes of democratic elections in some countries. For example, the 2004 [[2004_Madrid_train_bombings|3/11 attacks]], killing 192 persons three days prior to a national election, caused Spain to withdraw its forces fighting the Islamic State's predecessor group. | The Global jihad impacted outcomes of democratic elections in some countries. For example, the 2004 [[2004_Madrid_train_bombings|3/11 attacks]], killing 192 persons three days prior to a national election, caused Spain to withdraw its forces fighting the Islamic State's predecessor group. |