Global Terrorism in 2016

Abstract

With the emergence and the growing clout of Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS), the terrorist threat confronting the international community has undergone a profound and dangerous transformation. At the same time Al Qaeda is still in the game – a bit diminished but lethal. Unfortunately however, governments – individually and collectively - continue to be ambivalent about the threat, leading to lacklustre responses highlighted by lack of understanding of the threat, political will and coordination of operations against these groups.

Keywords

• ISIS
• Al Qaida
• terrorism
• threats
• political coordination
• response