Terror causes political upheaval across Europe and the US

After an attack such as that seen in Belgium, what follows is rather predictable. Trump and right-wing parties will likely reap the rewards, writes Peter Apps

IN MANY ways, the attacks in Brussels had a sick air of inevitability. Ever since the Paris attacks on November 13, the Belgian capital has been seen as the likely next target.

What happened on Tuesday clearly shows the limits of Belgium’s much-criticised security and surveillance systems. It is also a reminder of how difficult stopping such incidents can be.