The modern world is more connected than at any other point in human history. People, goods, money, and ideas move across borders with ease. This global connection has brought major benefits, including economic growth, cultural exchange, and greater access to information. However, it has also created new and serious risks. One of the most dangerous of these is the spread of violence that is supported, guided, or encouraged by states but carried out by hidden agents in other countries. This type of violence must be met with a clear and firm response: zero tolerance.

Using violence as part of political conflict is not new. For centuries, states and groups have used secret operations, spies, and outside fighters to weaken their enemies. What has changed today is the speed, reach, and scale of these actions. The internet and modern communication tools allow people to be recruited, paid, and directed from far away. This makes it easier for powerful actors to influence events in other countries while hiding their involvement.

In recent years, many Western cities have seen a rise in attacks on places of worship, cultural centers, and other symbolic sites. These are not random acts of violence. They are carefully chosen actions meant to create fear, division, and anger within society. When such attacks target religious communities, they are designed not only to harm individuals but also to damage trust between groups and weaken social unity.

At the same time, symbols that once represented cultural pride or peaceful identity have begun to be used in more hostile ways. Flags and public signs that once marked celebration or heritage are now sometimes used to provoke others. In diverse cities, this can turn public spaces into areas of tension. Instead of........

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