Dr. Levi West’s keynote critically analyzes how terrorism is changing and how it disrupts international security systems. The talk emphasizes how political violence creates transregional instability and undermines global governance, citing recent examples like the October 7 assaults and the conflict in Ukraine. The analysis, which is situated within a longue durée perspective, examines historical connections and demonstrates how terrorism may be both a tool of asymmetrical warfare and a catalyst for systemic change. The speech highlights the intricate relationship between terrorism, state power, and institutional fragility and urges a reevaluation of current security paradigms.

https://www.oiip.ac.at/publikation/the-changing-nature-of-terrorism/