Even before the end of the Cold War, the problem was foreseen...
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Valin
During the Cold War (particularly towards the end) people were pointing to "Radical" Islam, the Salfists (whatever) as the next great threat...
We knew, long ago -- and did nothing.
Check the LINK. The Commission was initially a political thing and it got mixed reviews from such policy makers as Alexander Haig (who said it was a charade which almost certainly means it was good...) but it did come up with many things -- including hijacked airplanes as weapons. It actually predicted much that was to occur and even provide ideas and items for prevention and remediation. Unfortunately, it was ignored due to domestic political concerns. Thus, you're correct, not many paid attention...
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...Not many paid any attention to them, so my question is, What are we missing now?
I suppose you've seen this: LINK. It does a pretty good job, I think. Little light on South and Central America and on Trans National Gangs but overall, not bad.