New security approach can save lives - Defending the people of Europe

THE reaction by security services around the world to the Belgian bombings has been understandable and predictable.

Understandable because the first order of business is to protect innocent citizens from those intent on mayhem, terror, and destruction. As a result, authorities in major European cities such as London, Paris and Frankfurt responded to the attacks by stepping up the number of police on patrol at airports, railways and urban transport hubs.

Predictable because a security response is only half the answer to this new form of terrorism.