World in 10 ISIS rises: Trump mulls his response
Jan 3, 2025
Josie Ensor, a US correspondent for The Times, discusses the alarming resurgence of ISIS following a recent terror attack in New Orleans. She explores why the group is reemerging, despite a prior decline in activity, and evaluates the evolving tactics it employs. The conversation also highlights the FBI's countermeasures and the implications for Western anti-terror policy. Ensor sheds light on the group's operational shifts to Afghanistan and its increasing online presence, all while examining the media's role in shaping public perception of ISIS.
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ISIS Resurgence
- The New Orleans terror attack renewed fears of ISIS' rise in the West.
- This serves as a warning for Trump to prioritize ISIS and its growing Middle Eastern power.
Car Attack Simplicity
- Josie Ensor discusses the simplicity of car attacks.
- She questions why ISIS has been relatively quiet recently.
Quiet but Active
- Josie Ensor notes a decrease in ISIS-linked car attacks.
- However, the FBI has been intercepting smaller-scale ISIS plots in the US.