Lucas Webber

Lucas Webber, a Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center and expert on extremist movements, dives into the chilling details of the Bondi Beach mass shooting. He reveals how the suspects were allegedly driven by Islamic State ideology and highlights their military training in the Philippines. Webber discusses the alarming rise of IS-inspired activity globally, linking it to ongoing conflicts and online propaganda. He also warns of the risks posed by detainment facilities in Syria and the strained capacities of Western counterterrorism efforts.