Islamic State: The nature of the threat

Dr Dave Sloggett examines the nature of the threat to the west and policing and security issues with preventing attacks posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Western political leaders are known for their ability to disagree with one another over a wider range of matters. But when it comes to the threat posed by the group known as Islamic State there is a concerted viewpoint. This group poses a clear a...