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...
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