Thwarted ISIS Bomb Plot Highlights Domestic Terrorism Risks
PILLAR DIAGNOSTIC // WEEKLY · WEEK 11
“The overall threat level related to radicalization and potential terrorist actions remains significant, particularly regarding events that could provoke extremist responses. However, the collective information derived from multiple reliable reports of attempted terrorist activities using improvised explosives indicates a higher assuredness of operational capabilities and intent among ISIS-inspired groups, thus necessitating heightened vigilance.”
THE MECHANICS
Tape & flow
Two ISIS-inspired terrorists attempted to throw IEDs at a rally while another group tried to bomb a separate event outside New York City.
THE MACHINE
Operational momentum
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THE MAP
Structure & constraints
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THE MOOD
Consensus & positioning
Two individuals were radicalized online and planned to launch bombs at an anti-Muslim protest.