Explore the complex world of terrorism financing in this 18-minute TED talk by Loretta Napoleoni. Gain insights from her rare encounter with the Italian Red Brigades, which ignited her lifelong fascination with terrorism. Delve into the intricate economics behind terrorist operations, uncovering surprising connections between money laundering and the US Patriot Act. Discover how terrorist organizations fund their activities and the unexpected impacts of counter-terrorism legislation on global finance.