Jonathan Evans: September 11 was a Watershed Moment

The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL

8 September 20214 Minute Watch

The former Director General of the Security Service (MI5) shares his unique perspective on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how politicians rushed to ‘catch up’ with the security community in meeting the threat of international terrorism.

As part of our series of videos reflecting on 20 years since the 9/11 attacks, Jonathan Evans shares his views and argues that we should maintain a moral high ground when considering short-term actions in response to sustained threats.