The international terror threat: need for a counter-terror convention

The international terror threat today is dynamic, targeting an increasing number of states and involving a growing number of terrorist organisations, splinter groups, activists, and ‘lone wolves’. According to a report published in The Telegraph , on 16 November 2015, ‘The threat of terrorism is rated “high” in more than 30 countries around the world, according to the [British] Foreign Office, with summer holiday favourites such as Spain and France given the same rating as Libya, Pakistan and Somalia.’ 2 The growing threat of terrorism globally and the possible use of weapons of mass destruction underlines the need that makes a united and comprehensive international response indispensible.