Terrorist threat evolved with ISIS decline from "summary" of Black Flags by Joby Warrick
As ISIS began to lose territory and power, its leaders called on followers around the world to carry out attacks on their own soil. These followers were often inspired by the group's ideology, but they operated independently and without direct orders from ISIS commanders. The result was a shift in the nature of the terrorist threat, with smaller-scale attacks becoming more common than the large, coordinated operations that ISIS had previously carried out. In response to this evolving threat, Western governments and intelligence agencies were forced to adapt their strategies. Traditional methods of monitoring and disrupting terrorist networks were less effective against individuals acting alone or in small groups. As a result, authorities focused more on identifying and neutralizing the individuals themselves, rather than trying to dismantle entire networks. One of the biggest challenges in combating this new form of terrorism was the difficulty of predicting when and where attacks might occur. With no clear chain of command or communication between attackers and ISIS leaders, there were often few warning signs before an attack took place. This made it harder for authorities to prevent attacks before they happened, and forced them to rely more on post-attack investigations to identify and apprehend suspects. Despite these challenges, Western governments were able to thwart many attacks and apprehend numerous suspects in the years following ISIS's decline. This was due in part to improved intelligence-gathering techniques and increased cooperation between international law enforcement agencies. However, the threat of lone-wolf attacks continues to pose a significant challenge for security services around the world, as individuals inspired by ISIS's ideology remain a potent force for violence and disruption.
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