Islamism remains a leading security threat, and the West must prepare for the potential use of biological weapons by extremist groups. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned about this, quoted by Reuters.
We remind you the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last month after the United States withdrew its troops after a 20-year war.
Britain fears that the revival of the terrorist group and the gap left by the chaotic withdrawal of the West will allow al Qaeda and Islamic State fighters to gain positions there.
“Islamism is a primary threat to security. It is uncontrollable and will reach us, even if it is concentrated away from us. as the events of September 11 showed, “Blair said at an event marking the twentieth anniversary of the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
According to him The West needs to realize its vulnerability.
“COVID-19 taught us about deadly pathogens. The possibilities for bioterror may seem like science fiction, but now we need to show wisdom and prepare for their potential use from non-state groups, “he stressed.
The former prime minister, who sent British troops to Afghanistan in 2001, said Britain needed to work more closely with European countries to best develop its capacity to deal with the threat in regions such as the Sahel in Africa. .
The fight against terrorism alone will not remove the entrenched threatsaid Blair.
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