From a service perspective, these acts that are taking place anywhere—they're kind of borderless—could aim to inspire people to mobilize towards violence. If there are individuals who are radicalized but not quite sure they want to get to violence, an act that takes place, say, in the United States or anywhere else could incite them and mobilize them to do so. That's an instance we can sometimes see: A terrorist attack somewhere may inspire others to mobilize to violence more immediately.
On December 4th, 2024. See this statement in context.