ABSTRACT

Terrorism remains one of the primary concerns on government agendas, and many citizens believe that terrorism poses one of the biggest threats to our societies. Reports of terrorist attacks or plots being uncovered remind us that terrorism remains a problem that needs to be dealt with. Like many security challenges we face today, it has evolved over the past few decades. The following chapter will look at the history of terrorism and analyze current trends, looking in particular at Al Qaeda since 9/11 and the emergence or reemergence of lone wolves.