We still lack a global definition of terrorism.

We are familiar with terrorism. But indiscriminate, cross-border, religiously motivated terrorism is new.

Muslim organisations tend to have a low level of organisation. The communities in Europe are quite diverse.

The majority of the world's Muslims do not believe that terrorism is a legitimate strategy or that Islam is incompatible with democracy.

Terrorists always have the advantage of surprise.

The key to tackling Islamist fundamentalism and terrorism from the Islamist community is in the hands of moderate Muslims.

The violent radicals do not legitimately represent the overwhelming majority of the world's Muslims.