OPINIONThe apprehension of New Zealand ISIS affiliate Suhayra Aden by Turkish authorities, and our reaction to it, provides an interesting insight into New Zealanders' understanding of terrorism and how to counter it. Basing our decisions on "doing the right thing" and hoping everyone else will do the same, is not an effective strategy. In any event, the "right thing" is a highly subjective concept. It doesn't mean we could not have helped out – "done the right thing" - but it would mean we would do so on our terms. • Dr John Battersby is a Teaching Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Massey University, specialising in terrorism and counter terrorism.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2021 23:27 UTC