In a candid conversation at the 2016 Aspen Security Forum, US Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson spoke about the new style of terrorist attacks, the importance of improving relations with Muslim communities in the US, and more.
Read below for highlights from on and off the stage.
The new style of terrorist attacks in the US and Europe:
Sec Johnson: “Easy to spend your efforts using previous attack as a model rather than thinking about next attack” #DHsinAspen#AspenSecurity
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 28, 2016
“[Terrorism] is becoming increasingly complex.”
Johnson described three types of terrorist attacks:
- Terrorist-inspired attacks
- Terrorist-validated attacks
- Terrorist-enabled attacks
DHS Jeh Johnson #AspenSecurity “You can kill an enemy but not defeat an enemy. We need a whole-of-gov’t approach.” pic.twitter.com/tJhs9sjt2b
— Elisa Massimino (@ecmassimino) July 28, 2016
Muslim communities in the US:
Rhetoric that vilifies Muslims is counter to our Homeland Security efforts. -Sec Johnson of @DHSgov#AspenSecuritypic.twitter.com/AxUXTWU3jW
— Aspen Security Forum (@AspenSecurity) July 28, 2016
“My public service is the thing I’m most proud of.”
“It’s a basic desire for everyone to do good and help others.” That’s why @DHSgov Sec. Johnson wants you to serve publicly #AspenSecurity
— Aspen Security Forum (@AspenSecurity) July 28, 2016
