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How Terrorism in Europe Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

Unspent Rounds
Peter Neumann and Kerry Anderson
April 22, 2026

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Episode Notes:

Peter Neumann wrote "The New Grey Zone: How Terrorism in Europe Has Changed," published in Perspectives on Terrorism. In the article, he identified six trends that have transformed terrorism in Europe over the last 20 years. Kerry and Peter reflect on how experts understood terrorism in Europe two decades ago and what has changed, particularly including how the integration of the internet throughout daily life has shaped radicalization and other aspects of terrorism. They also discuss implications for counterterrorism today.

Image: Maya-Anaïs Yataghène via Wikimedia Commons