The death toll is not nearly high enough... too many [jihadists] have escaped.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The death toll from jihadist attacks is insufficient; many perpetrators escape.
- In plain terms
- Too few jihadists are killed; many get away.
- What can you take from it?
- Strengthen counter‑terrorism to prevent escapes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What measures can reduce escapes?
- How to balance force with prevention?
Another view
Higher death tolls may not reduce the ideology's spread.
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