Liam Collins

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Liam Collins, an expert on urban warfare, delves into the 2008 Mumbai attacks that paralyzed a bustling city. He discusses the attackers’ strategic use of Mumbai's dense urban landscape and their meticulous planning, including surveillance by David Headley. The conversation highlights the chaos of simultaneous attacks and the shortcomings of local security forces. Collins emphasizes crucial lessons for countering urban terrorism, stressing the need for rapid national responses and expert knowledge of megacity dynamics.