A reentrancy attack happens because the EVM doesn't allow concurrency. This means that two contracts involved in a message call cannot run simultaneously.  An external call pauses the calling contract's execution and memory until the call returns, then execution proceeds normally

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Reentrancy attacks exploit the EVM's lack of concurrency. External calls pause the calling contract until completion, preventing simultaneous contract execution. Understanding this vulnerability is crucial for secure smart contract development.