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Lessons in Protective Intelligence

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Scott Stewart
VP of Tactical Analysis, Stratfor

Jan 21, 2016 | 08:00 GMT

Turkish police secure the area after an explosion in the central Istanbul Sultanahmet district on January 12, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Turkish police secure the area after an explosion in the central Istanbul Sultanahmet district on January 12, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. At least 10 people have been killed and 15 wounded in a suicide bombing near tourists in the central Istanbul historic Sultanahmet district, which is home to world-famous monuments including the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. Turkish President Erdogan has stated that the suicide bomber was of Syrian origin. (Photo by Can Erok/Getty Images)

(Can Erok/Getty Images)

Three recent terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Jakarta and Ouagadougou were conducted by various types of actors from the jihadist movement. Each incident highlights that a sustainable franchise operation, well equipped by professionals, is both what is desired in terrorist groups and what we will see more of in the future....

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