Lightning Round 1: The Taliban Takeover
September 14, 2021
Terrorist attacks prompted by the Taliban resurgence are a rising threat. Violent extremists in Afghanistan (ISIS-K, Al Qaeda, Haqqani Network) could be emboldened to attack regionally given the absence of United States and Afghan security forces in the country. Meanwhile, terrorists and affiliates across the world - including individuals in America - may strike given the inspirational revival of a like-minded militant group and the appearance of a wounded United States.
Session
HSEF 2021
Speakers
![Tom Sanderson](https://assets-global.website-files.com/6279d557a47f8622c9cd0c66/6279dc9fa47f86f9b1cd3626_624f1479720a9f33aff78d3f_Screen%2520Shot%25202022-04-07%2520at%25209.42.30%2520AM.png)
Tom Sanderson
HSEG Member
Principal, Tom Sanderson Consulting Co-founder and former Director, CIS Transnational Threats Project