The Future of Terrorism examines how technological innovation and global multipolarity are reshaping the nature of terrorism in the 21st century. The analysis identifies artificial intelligence, social media, and cryptocurrencies as key enablers that have decentralized extremist networks, enabling recruitment, financing, and cyberattacks across borders. It also explores how geopolitical rivalries among major powers such as the U.S., China, and Russia indirectly foster new forms of terrorism through digital influence and proxy conflicts. The conversation concludes that terrorism has shifted from the physical to the virtual realm, requiring international cooperation, cyber defense strategies, and ethical technology governance to confront this evolving threat.

Episode created by: Mariana Contreras Moreno and Fernanda Cruz Rincón