Evolving lessons in counterterrorism from 9/11 to 2025

How has the terrorism threat landscape evolved since 9/11, and what makes today’s challenges more complex? 

How is the counterterrorism response evolving in response to today’s rapidly shifting global landscape?  

How has Trump’s ‘America-First’ policy impacted the US’ relationship with the Five Eyes partners in the counterterrorism space?  

What can we do at a societal and community level to counter violent extremism? 

In this episode, Nick Rasmussen joins Sharryn Parker to discuss the evolving landscape of terrorism and counterterrorism, focusing on the complexities introduced by technology, the shifting priorities in national security, and the importance of community resilience. 

Nick Rasmussen is Senior Advisor for National Security and Leadership Programs at the McCain Institute. He is also a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College (NSC). 

Sharryn Parker is Senior Policy Advisor at NSC, on secondment from the Department of Defence. 

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