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Far right a bigger threat to West than Islamic State: terrorism index

Emma Connors
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writer

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Far-right radicals are now much more likely to carry out deadly attacks in Western democracies than Islamic fanatics – and they generally act alone, making them hard to track and stop.

While overall deaths from terrorism continue to decline, an annual global study shows worrying regional developments for national and international forces that hope to further stem the tide.

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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au

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