Simon Jenkins on why we shouldn’t overreact to terrorist attacks

The video discusses the perceived importance of terrorism, arguing that it is not a significant threat to states like America or Britain. The real impact of terrorism is amplified by the publicity it receives, which influences public reaction. Terrorism relies on media coverage to create fear, and this is less prevalent in autocratic regimes where incidents receive less attention.

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