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67. A Tale of Two Spies: The former heads of MI5 and MI6 on the Iraq War, double agents, and the IRA
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Avoiding Overreaction to Terrorist Attacks
Terrorists seek overreactions from spectacular attacks, like bin Laden being satisfied with the US reaction to 9-11. Hamas might find satisfaction in Israeli overreactions in Gaza. It is crucial to avoid falling into this trap, as seen in the Indian calm response to the Mumbai attack, which denied the attackers the political satisfaction of an overreaction. Staying calm and unflappable in the face of panic is essential, as overreactions play into the hands of terrorists.
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