Islamic State (IS)

A spate of terror attacks around the world has sparked new discussion over the changing face of modern terrorism. But what is the nature of the threat we face today and is it any different to what we’ve seen in the past?

Seeing Islamic terrorism as a transnational ideological movement, rather than focussing on individual attacks, will help the West better respond to the threat

The Paris attacks show the uncertainties and risks global terrorism brings. Only a combined effort across all levels of society can defeat it.

Talk of a more robust military response after the Paris attacks must be rejected

The Russian President has added an extra element to the troubled Middle East by launching his jets on rebel and Islamic State targets in Syria