A Pattern of Violence: Germany's Struggle to Contain ISIS Linked Extremism The latest attack on Berlin's Pride event has left many wondering how such a heinous act could occur in a country known for its tolerant and accepting values.
The fact that the attacker was known to German authorities for his extremist views raises more questions than answers about the effectiveness of Germany's efforts to monitor and prevent radicalization. Dr.
Hans Jakob Schindler, an expert on counter extremism, points out that the suspect was a hardcore ISIS sympathizer who had been listed by the government as such.