Here in the middle of the Atlantic it is not unusual to feel detached from some of the traumatic incidents happening in other parts of the world. However a new reality is emerging across the globe, that the long arm of fanatical militants is showing up without warning in places most would regard as safe.

Much of the world is aware of the war currently being waged against the Isis terrorist group, operating mainly in Iraq and Syria. What may not be so well known is that making use of modern communication technology Isis have been heavily engaged in seeking recruits in countries at war with them, urging those sympathetic to their cause to use any means to disrupt, kill or harm those considered the enemy of Isis.

It gets complicated because the Isis group, who regard themselves as Islamic, carry out acts aganist humanity that most Muslims find unacceptable, and not in keeping with the true meaning of the Islamist faith.

In fact their actions have caused Muslims who desire to live peacfully with people of other faiths, to be viewed with suspician by those who wonder what the real picture is between the various muslim groups and the rest of the world. Recent shocking incidents in Ottawa, Canada, could very well be the beginning of a new danger on a global scale as Isis find themselves facing the military might of major nations including America, Britain, France, Canada and Australia along with a number of nations in the Middle East.

In an effort to win new recruits, Isis have resorted to seeking out the vulnerable to fanaticism, urging them to strike at their enemy in any way they choose, with any type of weapon.

What is even more shocking is that once someone is radicalised to a point where they feel a need to act, it presents an extremely dificult task for those responsible for national security. An example was the Canadian incident when a gunman not only took the life of a Canadian soldier who was guarding the tomb of an unknown soldier, but managed to penetrate the Ottawa Parliament building a short distance away, before he was killed inside the building by a Parliamentary official.

It raises new questions about security problems in a new world of terrorism where there are no front lines. Whether someone is acting alone to spread terror, or is working with a partner makes little difference when innocent lives are lost in a hail of bullets or when a vehicle is used as a weapon.

The world is a much smaller place and, as long as Isis remains a threat, no country large or small on this planet is safe from a brand of terrorism that has left much of the world in shock.

Although Ottawa prides itself on having an atmosphere of safety and freedom one Canadian official said there was no desire to turn the Parliament building into some type of fort, although a review of security measures must be carried out to deal with a new age of terrorism.

On the same day of the Ottawa incident, yet another man jumped the fence surrounding the White House in Washington, causing further concern about security issues to keep the President and his family safe.

This time, the man was brought down by guard dogs and was taken into custody.

What security officials have as a growing concern is an act of terrorism by a lone wolf, who at times is not detected until it is too late.

The incident in Canada hit home with that nation as it became clear that terrorism is a world problem with no easy answers.

The FBI have stepped up what was already a high degree of alert against potential attacks by Isis supporters who could be planning to damage the US economy by targeting places such as shopping malls where a great deal of the financial base lies. It is far from a pleasant thought, but in the war against terrorism nothing should be taken for granted.

Nature can often unleash forces that cause damage and even loss of life, and of equal concern is the deadly Ebola virus yet to be fully contained.

It is truly a testing time for peace-loving people across the globe.

Somehow, despite ongoing military conflicts in different regions, and the battle against Ebola, terrorism remains the number one threat to global security.

The Canadian Prime Minister struck the right note when he said Canada would not be intimidated by terrorists, but would be vigilant in moving forward.

It will be a challenge, but with global support, good will triumph over evil, no matter long it takes.