The virus has caused numerous deaths and overwhelmed hospitals, forcing them to become triage wards. People now prepare for grocery shopping as if they are entering a battlefield, wearing masks and gloves. In Europe, which has faced terrorism in the past, the current pandemic is reminiscent of those experiences, but it is more terrifying because the virus is unseen, widespread, and its end is uncertain. Unlike terrorism, this crisis is caused by nature, not by humans or ideology. The response to terrorism is noticeably different from the response to the new coronavirus lockdown. People tend to run away in fear from a terrorist attack but then come together in solidarity. However, when the lockdown is lifted, people will emerge cautiously, resembling moles coming out of their burrows. According to Peter R Neumann, a professor at King's College London, people fear terrorism more than other causes of death such as car accidents or falling in the bathtub because it is something they cannot control. Neumann explained that while terrorism involves killing people, its main goal is to manipulate our thoughts and interests. The coronavirus, on the other hand, is even more frightening because it cannot be controlled or stopped by typical methods used against human enemies. The virus is unknown and unpredictable, causing fear among people for good reason as it has already claimed more lives than the 9/11 attacks and is expected to kill even more. Expert Thomas Hegghammer noted that people usually fear man-made threats more than natural disasters, but the coronavirus is an exception to this trend. "It extends beyond terrorism and has a broader impact on society," stated Julianne Smith, a former security adviser to Joe Biden and current member of the German Marshall Fund. "The feeling of helplessness is similar, as you never know when terrorism or a pandemic will strike, invading your personal life. Just like terrorism makes you fear being in large gatherings, so does the virus - crowds are seen as dangerous." Joshua A Geltzer, former senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council and now a law professor at Georgetown, explained 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 make individuals consider, 'It could happen to me.' However, defeating the virus necessitates a shift in mindset, according to Geltzer. He explained, "When you see a bomb at the Boston Marathon, you may hesitate about attending next year; the impact is quite direct. But combating the virus requires a further step — thinking collectively to prevent spreading the virus and overwhelming the healthcare system, thus not burdening others. This calls for a different kind of solidarity." Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush encouraged Americans to continue with their daily lives, including flying on airplanes, traveling, and working. Similarly, after the Charlie Hebdo and Bataclan attacks in 2015, President François Hollande of France did the same, leading marches and public demonstrations of resilience and defiance." In light of the virus, many societies were not prepared, so resilience now means staying at home instead of traveling. It is challenging for governments that used to promote calmness during times of terrorism to now instill fear in order to encourage collective action. This enemy requires people to stay still rather than mobilize. While security responses to terrorism are often met with patriotic and emotional reactions, measures like staying at home or producing protective gear lack the same appeal. Chanting 'USA! USA!' in support of home schooling is not common. Governments will find it challenging to adapt their security systems to address non-traditional threats that cannot be resolved through increased military spending and surveillance. Analysts working on less conventional threats such as health and climate were previously considered less important, but this perception is changing. There is a shift towards focusing on health security and hiring virologists within intelligence agencies. The concept of security is evolving, and new threats such as economic collapse, debt, and social unrest will continue to emerge. The impact of the low oil prices on Arab and Persian Gulf countries is a cause for concern, as they struggle to pay salaries and deal with subsidies. The Islamic State group has even advised against traveling to areas affected by the epidemic, providing some relief. In Norway, the response to the terrorist attacks in 2011 was characterized by collective solidarity and a sense of communal work, known as "dugnad." This spirit of unity is being seen again in response to the virus, with the young helping the elderly and government and opposition working closely together. The virus and the attacks by Breivik are being directly linked in the current debate in Norway. However, the criticism is being done in a thorough manner to highlight the government's lack of preparedness in both past and present situations to handle a major threat. People are questioning how the government can be so unprepared when they have already experienced similar crises before. In the aftermath of such events, like the case of Breivik in Norway, there will likely be a commission of inquiry to investigate the government's failures and determine steps for the future. In contrast to mostly homogeneous Norway, the United States is deeply divided, making it harder to unite in times of crisis. The slow and varied impact of the current crisis is further exacerbating the existing political polarization in the US, potentially leading to a similar effect as the plague did in Athens during the Peloponnesian War. This could result in a rise of more reckless politicians and a disregard for religion and law. Ultimately, she stated that the White House's delayed response undermines the current political leadership and societal practices. If the political repercussions are significant, she suggested that it could result in the decline of the imperial presidency and a resurgence of federal and congressional engagement as intended by the Founding Fathers. While the virus may create political divisions, Schake emphasized that it also serves as a reminder that free societies flourish when individuals adhere to civic responsibilities.