The fear of terrorism surges up in Europe

According to Stéphane Bussard, "this murderous plot that nothing can justify can be seen as sanctioning both a foreign policy and public speeches. The speeches were delivered by the British prime minister and the US president, who spoke of an 'arc of extremism' and 'axis of evil', thereby giving substance to the much feared concept of a clash of civilisations. The plot is also a rebuke for Blair's self-styled, declamatory policy that owes more to his ethno-religious vision than to national interests. Downing Street's focus on the 'special relationship' with Bush has overshadowed domestic problems. The Great Britain of Tony Blair seems to think that passing anti-terrorist legislation is enough to protect itself. Yet that is treating consequences, not the cause."

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