Navigating Evolving Threats Requires Balanced Response

Technological advancements have significantly altered the landscape of threats since 2001 and 2014-15, particularly through social media's role in recruitment, radicalization, organization, and fundraising. Platforms like Telegram facilitate communication among bad actors, highlighting the deteriorating understanding between the West and Russia. The emergence of artificial intelligence has further complicated matters by making disinformation more persuasive and easier to deploy, creating a conducive environment for a new wave of jihadist threats. Additionally, shifting counter-terrorism resources toward other priorities requires caution to avoid both overcorrection and underestimating the evolving danger.