Sadly they furthered their strategy. Operation Hemmrage is focused on slowly weakening the West through attacks that cause the West to spend more on security. The social contract between the state and it's people requires the state to protect its citizens or lose legitimacy. It is impossible to protect everything which is why we need a proactive strategy.
The second impact is more significant, which is deepening the tension between traditional Europeans and Muslims. Already there have been several attacks on Muslims throughout Europe that are not widely reported on. This will push more recruits into extremist groups. This has been going on for years. We just don't appreciate a death by a thousand cuts strategy.
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