Abdullah Khan case exposes ‘new reality’ of Islamist extremism and Irish attacks

Recent attacks and intelligence warnings point to a shifting threat landscape as Ireland faces both jihadist and far-right extremism

The Abdullah Khan case highlights a growing terror threat in Ireland, with jihadist and far-right extremism now a major security concern.

The case of Abdullah Khan has provided evidence — more evidence, in fact — of the “new reality” facing Ireland.

It is one where terror attacks driven by a violent extremist Islamist ideology are now happening in Ireland, as they have done in neighbouring Britain and the European continent for the last 20 years.