CSSH experts Max Abrahms and Mai'a Cross analyzed these types of “lone wolf” terrorist attacks and what the terror in Nice could mean for the European Union’s security procedures.
France is reeling from its third major attack in 19 months after a lone terrorist sped a 19-ton truck into a crowd of people gathered to watch Bastille Day fireworks. The attack killed at least 84 people and injured more than 200 others. Government officials identified the killer as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, a native of Tunisia, and on Saturday the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. CSSH experts Max Abrahms and Mai’a Cross analyzed these types of “lone wolf” terrorist attacks and what the terror in Nice could mean for the European Union’s security procedures.
