Is Digital Surveillance the Wrong Way to Fight Terrorism?

The video discusses the challenges of relying on digital surveillance to prevent terrorist attacks, highlighting incidents in France where individuals were on the radar but not stopped due to bureaucratic hurdles. It delves into ISIS's use of the 'Management of Savagery' as a guide for terrorism, noting its origins with Al Qaeda. The video also examines the evolution of ISIS's attack strategies from small, targeted actions to coordinated mass casualty events, borrowing tactics from Al Qaeda.

What is a significant challenge faced by French security services in dealing with potential terrorists?

• Inadequate funding

• Lack of advanced technology

• Difficulty in obtaining proof for prosecution

• Insufficient manpower

What is the 'management of savagery'?

• A playbook for committing acts of terrorism

• A manifesto for economic development

• A strategy for political campaigns

• A guide for peaceful negotiations

Why did Al Qaeda reject the 'management of savagery'?

• It was too extreme

• It was too lenient

• It was too expensive

• It was too outdated

How do recent ISIS attacks differ from their past operations?

• They are more spontaneous

• They are less coordinated

• They involve synchronized mass casualties

• They focus on economic targets

What does the shift in ISIS attack strategies suggest?

• A move towards isolated lone wolf attacks

• A need for a central component in operations

• A focus on smaller, targeted attacks

• A decrease in overall attack frequency