Radicalisation and terrorism. Terrorism will remain a major threat over the coming
decade, with a more diverse range of material and political causes, new sources
of radicalisation and evolving tactics. In the UK, the main sources of terrorist threat
are from Islamist and Northern Ireland-related terrorism, and far-right, far-left,
anarchist and single-issue terrorism. In Northern Ireland, there remains a risk that
some groups could seek to encourage and exploit political instability. Overseas,
poor governance and disorder, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, is likely
to increase space for terrorist and extremist groups to operate. There is a realistic
possibility that state sponsorship of terrorism and the use of proxies will increase.
It is likely that a terrorist group will launch a successful CBRN attack by 2030.
Serious and organised crime and illicit finance. SOC will continue to have
a significant impact on UK citizens. The scale and complexity of SOC will likely
increase – aided by new technologies – and will adapt to events faster than
governments. Most SOC will continue to be transnational: criminals will source
illicit goods, exploit the vulnerable and defraud UK citizens and businesses from
overseas. SOC will also enable threats such as state threats and terrorism, and will
undermine regional stability, especially in post‑conflict zones. It will continue to be
facilitated by cross-border flows of illicit finance, with tens of billions of pounds
likely to be laundered through the UK every year.
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