As a physician, it takes my breath this is the cbs overnight news. In melbourne, australia, 19 people were hurt today when a man driving an suv plowed down a busy street. Police say it was a deliberate attack, but there are no links to established terror groups. The suspect is an Australian Citizen of afghan descent. He is said to have a history of drug use and mental illness. Police are also questioning a second man who was recording the crash on his cell phone and had a bag containing three knives. Vice president mike pence made an unannounced trip to afghanistan today. He told u. S. Troops that Bagram Air Base that President Trump is committed to staying in the fight against the taliban and other terror groups. Americas been at war in Margaret Brennan travelled with the Vice President who spoke about the importance of the mission. Its so important to remember that 9 11 was launched from here in afghanistan. Today afghanistan is actually home to dozens of terrorist organizations, inc
Terrorist acts conducted by individuals acting on their own, inspired by others, completely alone, not so much alone, it is not a new phenomenon. But for the past few years, weve seen an alarming increase. And a number of what some would as lone wolves, lone offenders. E isis has been proactive in using their Global Social Media Presence in particular, to conscript individuals, some who have personal problems and some inspired by belonging to a higher cause, to commit acts in their name. Especially if they cannot be able to join the Islamic State, in its socalled caliphate, when that existed. It is now falling apart in iraq and syria. But meanwhile, in other parts of the world, and israel in particular, we are seeing a an sharp rise as well, of individuals taking it upon themselves to carry out acts of violence, without having being recruited by or trained by or armed or funded by an actual group. So the question for todays session is whether this is a looming threat, or a passing fad.
Terrorist acts conducted by individuals acting on their own, inspired by others, completely alone, not so much alone, it is not a new phenomenon. But for the past few years, weve seen an alarming increase. And a number of what some would as lone wolves, lone offenders. E isis has been proactive in using their Global Social Media Presence in particular, to conscript individuals, some who have personal problems and some inspired by belonging to a higher cause, to commit acts in their name. Especially if they cannot be able to join the Islamic State, in its socalled caliphate, when that existed. It is now falling apart in iraq and syria. But meanwhile, in other parts of the world, and israel in particular, we are seeing a an sharp rise as well, of individuals taking it upon themselves to carry out acts of violence, without having being recruited by or trained by or armed or funded by an actual group. So the question for todays session is whether this is a looming threat, or a passing fad.
Terrorist acts conducted by individuals acting on their own, inspired by others, completely alone, not so much alone, it is not a new phenomenon. But for the past few years, weve seen an alarming increase. And a number of what some would as lone wolves, lone offenders. E isis has been proactive in using their Global Social Media Presence in particular, to conscript individuals, some who have personal problems and some inspired by belonging to a higher cause, to commit acts in their name. Especially if they cannot be able to join the Islamic State, in its socalled caliphate, when that existed. It is now falling apart in iraq and syria. But meanwhile, in other parts of the world, and israel in particular, we are seeing a an sharp rise as well, of individuals taking it upon themselves to carry out acts of violence, without having being recruited by or trained by or armed or funded by an actual group. So the question for todays session is whether this is a looming threat, or a passing fad.
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