In "Foreign Influence," author Brad Thor discusses the shift in language regarding global threats. He points out that instead of calling acts of violence terror, we now refer to them as 'man-made disasters.' This change in terminology reflects a broader attempt to downplay the motivations behind such acts, framing them as the result of disenfranchised groups rather than acknowledging the underlying issues of terrorism.

Thor's perspective suggests a dangerous narrative that positions these groups as merely misunderstood, which could hinder the understanding and addressing of genuine threats. By shifting the focus away from the term terror, the complexities of the motivations and implications of such actions may be overlooked, ultimately affecting how society responds to and protects itself from these threats.