According to experts, the rise in vehicle attacks can be attributed to their simplicity and the challenge of preventing them. With cars being so abundant, they present a unique threat that is hard to guard against, as anyone can easily use one as a weapon. This trend is alarming, especially given that vehicle attacks have increasingly become a favored method among terror groups to inflict harm on unsuspecting crowds.
A study by the Mineta Transportation Institute highlighted that 70% of vehicle attacks occurred after January 1, 2014, indicating a stark rise in such incidents. Various factors contribute to this uptick, but the overwhelming availability of vehicles makes them an ideal choice for those looking to commit acts of terror. Experts emphasize that the accessibility of cars lowers the barriers to executing these devastating attacks.
In analyzing the motivations behind some of these attacks, it was revealed that individuals are often inspired by extremist ideologies. For instance, in the New Orleans case, the presumed perpetrator had an ISIS flag in his rented truck, and his social media activity suggested he was influenced by ISIS propaganda. This illustrates how terrorist organizations have shifted tactics to capitalize on readily available resources, such as vehicles.
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