In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential.

We still lack a global definition of terrorism.

Terrorists always have the advantage of surprise.

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.

In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential.

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

In the fight against terrorism, national agencies keep full control over their police forces, security and intelligence agencies and judicial authorities.