Poor integration,political instability and growing evidence of extremism mean the Brussels attacks approach as itsy-bitsy surpriseBelgium seems an unlikely location for a hub of European extremist violence. But there are worthy reasons for the concentration of radical activity in the small state. Many of the problems that lead to militancy are common across the world, developing and developed, and though they may differ in severity,have the same consequences.
These include a sizeable and poorly integrated Muslim minority, high levels of youth unemployment in that community, and the availability of arms,a highly developed communications and transport network passing through the country, authorities that have been often complacent and always under-resourced, or domestic political instability.
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Source: theguardian.com