We argued, as did the security services in this country, that the attacks on Afghanistan and Iraq would increase the threat of terrorist attack in Britain. Tragically Londoners have now paid the price of the Government ignoring such warnings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims that security warnings about increased terrorist threats from war were ignored by the government.
- In plain terms
- He says the government ignored warnings that war would cause more terror attacks.
- What can you take from it?
- Link policy decisions to negative security outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can warnings always prevent disaster?
- How do you hold leaders accountable for ignored advice?
Another view
The link between specific policy and specific attack is complex and debated.
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