Israeli expert: Daesh may target West as pressure mounts

 Daesh group is likely going to intensify attacks worldwide in the short term, but could slow down as the group suffers more losses, the head of IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Center told The Jerusalem Post.

“We can anticipate this kind of intensification to continue into the short term, but there are doubts as to whether such an operational tempo is sustainable beyond that as the group suffers increased manpower and territorial losses,” said Matthew Henman, head of the center.

“A key element will be attempting to displace the conflict, perhaps relying increasingly on its multiple affiliates to launch retributive operations – particularly in the West,” he said. 

“Following territorial losses, we are seeing a steady upward trend in the tempo of Daesh operations worldwide, but particularly in Syria and Iraq,” said Henman.

Source: MENA