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Evolving Terrorist Threat

There are several ways that terrorist tactics are likely to evolve in the coming decades:Terrorists may favor attack methods that exploit perceived vulnerabilities, such as adopting active shooter tactics and finding new methods of concealing dangerous materials; Terrorists will continue to pursue opportunities to inflict mass casualties; The nature of the threat from international Islamic terrorist groups is likely to change, particularly considering the Arab Spring and death of Osama bin Laden; Homegrown violent extremism will likely continue to emerge as a significant threat.

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Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	Volunteers Educational Institutes and Professionals Businesses / Professionals General Public / Households Federal Agencies Scientific and Research Organizations / Institutions FEMA Employees State, Local and Tribal Representatives Planners Emergency Personnel and Managers FEMA Regions Private Not-for-Profits
Hazard Types:	Not Hazard Related
Subjects:	Emergency Response Emergency Planning Emergency Preparedness
Last Update Date:	06/11/2012 03:42 PM

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