Terrorist attacks on home soil – let our expert help if you are covering

It was another deadly attack in London, England as a 28-year-old man, known to authorities went on a rampage in broad daylight on the London bridge.

“It had previously been speculated that the attack may have been revenge for the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.  

Khan was shot and killed by armed police after he stabbed two people to death and wounded three others while wearing a fake suicide vest on London Bridge. 

The attacker, who was jailed in 2012 for his role in an al Qaeda-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange, had first been tackled and disarmed by a group of brave bystanders on the bridge.” November 30 – The Daily Mail

The attack has many in Europe and America on edge, especially as the holiday season approaches.

But what can be done?

• Is there any tried and true remedy for protecting against domestic terrorism?
• Are these attacks actually affiliated or just copy-cat incidents?
• And as countries begin considering repatriating former soldiers from Syria and the Middle East, will this only add fuel to the fire of concerns?

There are a lot of questions to be asked – and if you are a reporter covering this topic, let our experts help with your coverage.

Dr. Glen Duerr's research interests include domestic and international terrorism, comparative politics, and international relations theory. Glen is available to speak to media regarding this topic– simply click on his icon to arrange an interview.