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For many years the specter of terror had been largely absent from the US. Domestic life had returned to normalcy after the period of instability and uncertainty following the September 11 attacks. In parallel with this, terrorism was no longer considered a priority for US citizens more worried about the economy and unemployment. A few shocking seconds on April 15 in Boston, however, have changed the calm routine. The families of victims will experience the pain for their remaining life. Words are useless to portray the drama. And whatever punishment is inflicted on the surviving terrorist, it will be little relief.Along with the lives lost and injuries inflicted, the blasts in Boston raise important questions regarding similar attacks in future. The interception of a letter addressed to US President Barack Obama,
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oakley sunglasses outlet, multiplies fears for a drastic return of terrorism. The explosions in the town of West, Texas stirred worries of another attack, but proved to be a safety failure rather than a security one.In any case, the main challenge for the US is that it needs to reconcentrate on an issue which had been relatively marginalized in its agenda. Perspectives for the future before the Boston attacks seemed rather positive. The report Global Trends 2030, published by the US National Intelligence Council,
chanel outlet, stated that "the current phase of Islamic terrorism might end by 2030," and asserted that terrorists would possibly "focus less on causing mass casualties and more on creating widespread economic and financial disruptions."Is this a setback for Washington? Although it is too early to draw safe conclusions,
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