There is a series of sectors which could be severely disrupted by terrorist attacks, particularly if they were to happen in several member states simultaneously. Gijs de Vries attackdisrupthappen Change image and share on social
Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime. Gijs de Vries attackcircumstancecivilian Change image and share on social
In situations of military conflict, civil strife, lawlessness, bad governance, and human rights violations, terrorists find it easier to hide, train and prepare their attacks. Gijs de Vries attackbadcivil Change image and share on social
In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential. Gijs de Vries amountconfidentialityessential Change image and share on social
Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny. Gijs de Vries democracyfearfreedom Change image and share on social
We're still stymied by the old stand-off between those who wish to fight terrorism and resistance fighters. Gijs de Vries fightfighterresistance Change image and share on social
The violent radicals do not legitimately represent the overwhelming majority of the world's Muslims. Gijs de Vries legitimatelymajoritymuslim Change image and share on social
Police forces collect information to be used in a public court to get people convicted. Security services gather information that does not necessarily lead to people being prosecuted and in many cases needs to remain confidential. Gijs de Vries casecollectconfidential share on social
The key to tackling Islamist fundamentalism and terrorism from the Islamist community is in the hands of moderate Muslims. Gijs de Vries communityfundamentalismhand Change image and share on social
Terrorists always have the advantage of surprise. Gijs de Vries advantagesurpriseterrorist Change image and share on social
