The virus has caused many deaths and overwhelmed hospitals, resembling wartime conditions. People now wear masks and gloves to go to the grocery store, likening it to preparing for battle. In Europe, which has faced terrorism in the past, the current pandemic brings back familiar fears. However, this virus is different as it is invisible, widespread, and unpredictable. Unlike terrorism, it is a natural disaster with no clear end in sight. It has required a significantly different reaction. While individuals flee in fear from a terrorist attack, they also come together in unity and resistance. However, once the lockdown due to the new coronavirus is lifted, people will emerge cautiously, akin to moles emerging from their burrows. According to Peter R Neumann, a professor at King's College London, individuals are more fearful of terrorism than of driving a car, even though the latter poses a higher risk. This fear stems from the lack of control individuals have over terrorist attacks. Terrorism is not just about killing people, but rather about manipulating ideas and interests, according to Neumann. The coronavirus presents a unique and frightening form of terrorism because it cannot be controlled or countered with traditional methods. Unlike human or ideological enemies, the virus does not respond to rhetoric or intimidation. This unknown and uncontrollable threat has already caused more deaths in the US than the 9/11 attacks, and is expected to continue to claim many more lives. Expert Thomas Hegghammer notes that while people typically fear man-made threats more, this virus is likely to be an exception. Julianne Smith, a former security adviser to former Vice President Joe Biden and now at the German Marshall Fund, explains that the impact of terrorism and the pandemic extends beyond just the immediate threats they pose. Both create a sense of helplessness as individuals never know when they might be affected. This invasion of personal life is evident in the fear of being in crowds or public events, whether due to terrorism or the virus. Joshua A Geltzer, former senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council, notes that the randomness of terrorism is what makes it so terrifying, and the virus behaves in a similar unpredictable manner. "It has the ability to cause individuals to consider, 'It might happen to me.' However, overcoming the virus necessitates a shift in mindset, according to Geltzer. He explained that while a bomb at the Boston Marathon prompts immediate concern about attending the event the following year, the virus requires a more collective approach in order to prevent its spread and avoid overwhelming the healthcare system. This requires a different type of unity. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, President George W. Bush encouraged Americans to continue with their daily activities, including flying on airplanes, traveling, and working. Similarly, after the Charlie Hebdo and Bataclan attacks in 2015, President François Hollande of France also urged citizens to show resilience and defiance through marches and public demonstrations." In response to the virus, Geltzer and Carrie F. Cordero, a former security official at the Justice Department, emphasized the importance of resilience by staying at home instead of traveling. Governments are now faced with the challenge of convincing citizens to take actions for the common good, such as staying home, rather than mobilizing in response to terrorism. This enemy requires a different approach, as it does not evoke the same patriotic or visceral responses as terrorism. Geltzer noted that staying at home or producing protective gear may not seem as exciting as traditional security responses, but they are crucial in the current situation. It is not common for us to cheer for home schooling by chanting 'USA! USA!' Additionally, governments will find it challenging to adapt their security systems to address threats that cannot be countered through increased military expenditures and heightened surveillance. Analysts who focused on less traditional threats such as health and climate were previously considered less important, but this perception has shifted. Departments specializing in health security and virology may be established within intelligence agencies, signaling a shift in the concept of security. Furthermore, new threats may emerge in the future, including concerns about economic instability, rising debt levels, and social unrest. Many are concerned about the impact of the current low oil prices on Arab and Persian Gulf nations, which must cover expenses such as salaries for civil servants and the military, as well as subsidies for bread. However, even the Islamic State group has cautioned its followers against traveling to areas affected by the epidemic. Hegghammer, who witnessed the terrorist attacks in Norway in July 2011, notes that the response in Norway was one of collective solidarity and determination, with a strong sense of communal work (known as "dugnad" in Norwegian) as people volunteered their labor for the greater good. This spirit of unity and cooperation is being seen once again in response to the virus, with the young helping the elderly and government and opposition parties working closely together. The virus and the attacks by Breivik are being openly connected in the ongoing discussions in Norway. The criticism is being done in a thorough manner to highlight the government's lack of preparedness in handling a major threat, both in the past and currently. Comparisons are being made to previous events such as the aftermath of Breivik in Norway and the response to Sept 11 in the United States, where commissions of inquiry were formed to investigate government failures and plan for the future. However, unlike homogeneous Norway, the United States is deeply divided, with the ongoing crisis affecting different parts of society at varying speeds. This lack of unity, combined with existing political polarization and battles over science and facts, is likely to have a significant impact on the country, similar to the effects of the plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War. In the end, she explained, the White House's slow reaction undermines the current political leadership and norms of society. If the political repercussions are significant, it could result in the demise of the powerful presidency and a resurgence of federal and congressional involvement as intended by the Founding Fathers. While the virus may create political divisions, it also serves as a reminder that democratic societies rely on civic responsibility.