Podcasts about countering terrorism

Syrian rebels launched an offensive taking most of a major city - Aleppo - from the forces of the government. Suddenly there has been talk about the possible collapse of the regime that rules most of a country that borders Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq, and in which Iran and Russia take the most active of interests.So who now are the rebels, might they topple the government of President Assad, and if they did, what then?Charles Lister, Senior Fellow and the Director of the Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism programs at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC. Lina Khatib, Director of the SOAS Middle East Institute. Chris Phillips, professor of international relations at queen Mary's university, an associate at Chatham House and author of The Battle for Syria.Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Charlotte McDonald, Kirsteen Knight and Beth Ashmead Latham Sound engineers: Rod Farquhar, Neva Missirian Editor: Richard Vadon Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman

• Give or get 20% off a year's Patreon backing for TINAD in our Black Friday sale. This year marks a decade since ISIS hit the headlines with their dramatic rise to power in Iraq. It would be easy now to think it is a thing of the past. But in 2024 the group is having a resurgence in Syria, has a presence across Africa, and has morphed into a worldwide operation.  With multiple wars and a new phase of global disorder upon us, has the West forgotten about countering the threat of ISIS? Emma Beals assesses the state of ISIS worldwide and the foreign policy response to its continued threat with Charles Lister, director of the Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism programs at the Middle East Institute, and discusses their presence in Africa with Ryan O'Farrell, senior analyst at the Bridgeway Foundation and the co-author of The Islamic State in Africa: The Emergence, Evolution, and Future of the Next Jihadist Battlefront. This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni, the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to Incogni.com/notadrill to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Emma Beals. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the past thirteen years, a bloody and terrible civil war has raged through Syria that has caused one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed, millions have been displaced, and yet the war still rages on. While many around the world have forgotten about the war in Syria, especially with other global issues taking precedence, we have all seen the fallout from this devastating war. Recently, however, the crisis has come back into focus for the world as the Syrian army collapsed in the face of an armed group attack, seeing the city of Aleppo fall in 24 hours, a stunning feat. In this episode, we speak with Charles Lister, the Director of Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism programs at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC, highlighting this global issue and reminding audiences of the need for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis. Through these conversations, you will come away with a deeper understanding of the roots of this conflict, a clearer picture of the international implications, and a better vision for the future. As Charles points out in this episode, what happens in Syria doesn't stay in Syria and leaving the situation to fester is in no one's interest.Charles Lister is a senior fellow and the Director of the Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism programs at the Middle East Institute. His work focuses on all-things Syria and on issues of terrorism and insurgency across the Levant. Prior to joining MEI, Lister was a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Qatar and a Senior Consultant to the multinationally-backed Syria Track II Dialogue Initiative, in which he managed nearly three years of intensive face-to-face engagement with the leaderships of over 100 Syrian armed opposition groups. He has previously held other positions at the Brookings Institution and at IHS Jane's in London, UK. Lister is a Consultant to the United Nations' International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) for Syria and a regular consultant and expert witness in counter-terrorism prosecutions and with law enforcement bodies in the United States, Europe and Australia.

Lawfare Foreign Policy Editor and Georgetown professor Daniel Byman sits down with Charles Lister, Director of Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism Programs at the Middle East Institute for an update on the Syrian opposition taking Aleppo and the prospects for the civil war going forward. They discuss the status of the Syrian conflict; the nature of the key group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham; why conflict happened now; and what might happen going forward.You can watch a video version of their conversation here.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When protests against decades of rule by the Assad family were crushed by Syrian government forces in the spring of 2011, opposition groups took up arms and the country descended into civil war. The conflict drew in Syria's Kurds, jihadi groups including Islamic State and al-Qaeda, and the international community.13 years on President Assad controls around two thirds of the country, but northern Syria remains out of the regime's grip and is highly volatile. Internal divisions, international influences and a worsening humanitarian situation may be about to further destabilise the region, with potentially serious consequences for Syria and the world. So, in this episode of The Inquiry, we're asking ‘What's the future for Syria's divided north?'Contributors Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security at the Royal United Services Institute. Charles Lister, Director of the Syria and Countering Terrorism & Extremism programs, Middle East Institute. Qutaiba Idlbi, Director of the Syria Initiative at the Atlantic Council. Emma Beals, Senior Advisor at the European Institute of Peace and a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington.Presenter: Emily Wither Production: Diane Richardson and Matt Toulson Broadcast Co-ordinator: Ellie Dover & Liam Morrey Editor: Tara McDermott Technical Producer: Cameron Ward

Shiraz Maher - Co-Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) - and Charles Lister - Director of MEI's Syria and Countering Terrorism and Extremism Programs - speak to MEI Editor in Chief Alistair Taylor about ISIS and the detainee dilemma. What is the international community to do with the tens of thousands of foreign ISIS detainees and their families, including children, held in makeshift facilities in northeastern Syria under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces? Today's episode is the second in a several-part series looking at where the group stands today and the challenges associated with it a decade on from the founding of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. 

On this week's episode, Director of MEI's Syria and Countering Terrorism and Extremism Programs Charles Lister speaks with MEI Editor-in-Chief Alistair Taylor on the resurgence of the Islamic State, or ISIS, in Syria and Iraq. This episode is the first in a several-part series looking at where the terrorist group stands today and its international footprint 10 years on from the founding of the 87-country Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. 

Gary LaFree is a Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Founding Director of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) at the University of Maryland. He is a past president of the American Society of Criminology and the 2024 recipient of the Stockholm Prize.  His research is on the causes and consequences of violent crime and terrorism.  His most recent books are The Handbook of the Criminology of Terrorism (with Josh Freilich), Countering Terrorism (with Martha Crenshaw), and Toward a Criminology of Terrorism. Special topics highlighted in this episode include the beginning of Gary's career, his contributions to criminology, and his thoughts on the discipline.

Professor Ghassan Abu Sitta - Plastic surgeon in Al Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Fionnuala Ni Aolain, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism.

In the last week, the New Zealand government has released three documents relating to national security: Aotearoa's National Security Strategy: Secure Together Tō Tātou Korowai Manaaki Defence Policy and Strategy Statement Future Force Design Principles These were preceded by a public consultation exercise, a long-term insights briefing and a foreign policy assessment In the coming week, we expect the release of an updated threat assessment. Since Defence Minister Andrew Little's announcements last week, there has been at least a dozen stories a day ranging from the importance of New Zealand's ‘first ever' national security strategy, to an upcoming major cash injection into defence and a complete sell-out to foreign interests – notably those of the USA. Never in the field of Kiwi conflict have so many words been written on behalf of so many people by so few and for so little effect. It's not all bad. The fact that there is a document that says “National Security Strategy” means we now have a document to debate and improve. The acknowledgement that the public must be taken into the conversation is long overdue – as long as it happens. The written acknowledgement that greater investment in defence is required is very significant. I know you can hear the whistling of an incoming “BUT…” A strategy it is not. It is what academics would call a ‘meta-policy.' By its own admission it sits over the country's: Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy Cyber Security Strategy Maritime Security Strategy Transnational Organised Crime Strategy Pacific Resilience Strategy Mass Arrivals Prevention Strategy Defence Policy Statements and White Papers National Space Policy Border Security Strategy A strategy is contested. Its success can be measured. This is a policy dressed in strategy clothes. The best thing to potentially come out of this process is the creation of a National Intelligence and Security Agency. But that is not explicitly written only talked about. The Defence Policy and Strategy Statement is little more than a re-hash of earlier documents such as the 2021 Assessment which followed Ron Mark's ‘shell game' that produced the 2018 Strategic Defence Policy Review and the 2019 Defence Capability Plan. These exercises in political pilates only stretch out acquisition times for new capabilities. Then there are the Future Force Design Principles which “acts as a bridge between the high-level policy and strategy in the Defence Policy and Strategy Statement 2023 and detailed investment planning that will be included in a Defence Capability Plan.” – The latter document will be sometime next year. Only then will an acquisition process be initiated. When you take out the pictures and the fluff, there's 1800 words on 5 pages wrapped around 11 principles. Three of these are ‘fixed' and eight are ‘sliding principles.' Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy discuss these documents and what they mean for New Zealand's national security.

In the lead up to and since the invasion of Ukraine over a year ago, the critical energy infrastructure of Ukraine and its allies has been targeted through both cyber and kinetic means. Emerging and disruptive technology, such as drones and hypersonic missiles, have been used on the battlefield, and cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns against partner states are on the rise. In her remarks, Dr Lohmann discusses the emerging methods and media being used against Ukraine and its European allies, and what remains to be done to keep critical infrastructure and publics safe in this hybrid warfare environment. About the Speaker: Dr. Sarah Lohmann is an Acting Assistant Professor in the Henry M. Jackson School for International Studies. Her two new books: What Ukraine Taught NATO about Hybrid Warfare (Nov. 2022) and Countering Terrorism on Tomorrow's Battlefield (Dec. 2022) were published by the US Army War College Press during her visiting professorship there at the end of 2022. Her current teaching and research focus on cyber and energy security and NATO policy. Previously, she served as the Senior Cyber Fellow with the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies at Johns Hopkins University, where she managed projects which aimed to increase agreement between Germany and the United States on improving cybersecurity and creating cybernorms. She has also served as a press spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of State, a Fulbright scholar and journalist.

After eight years of trial and error, Daveed feels he has finally figured out the sales model for, Valens Global. He heard about the rainmaker sales model from a very successful law firm. The senior partner initiated discussions with clients that demonstrate the firm's expertise and ability to solve a particular problem. For Daveed it meant taking the lead with the customer to define the problem and the framework to solve it. His teams, often working in parallel, taking charge of delivering the solution. We love to solve problems and when we are focused on doing that the sale comes naturally. Highlights:02:01 Valens Global solves problems that involve the intersection of evolving technologies, changing global society, often changing ecology or environment, and manifest in ways that are different as patterns than they were in the past. Disinformation, for example, is one such problem set problems involving climate change, problems involving terrorists, and evolving technologies.03:53 We use simulations and games. What is different about our games is first we've invested significantly in storytelling and world building techniques. So there's a cinematic or novel quality to our games.05:30 For our university clients, we get a lot of students coming back and saying that this was the most profound educational experience that they'd had during their university career.06:36 Last year we did a racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism workshop. It was a series of workshops that used a Valens simulation tabletop exercise to anchor the conversations.08:32 Given the life and death nature of the topics that we deal with, practicing self care for your team is very important.09:09 I started Valens Global because I was tired of correctly predicting outcomes that were against the consensus opinion. Valens allowed me to productize my subject matter expertise and rise above group think consensus.21:39 Our sales model has shifted from a sales team model to a rainmaker model that I learned from a famous law firm.33:19 It's really important to listen and learn about a customer's problem. And in many cases, we deal with big problems and we can't afford to fail. Solving these problems is my sales model.About Our Guest:Daveed Gartenstein-Ross is an entrepreneur, practitioner, and scholar with specialized knowledge of violent non-state actors and terrorist groups. He is the founder and CEO of the private firm Valens Global, which has twice been named to Entrepreneur Magazine's E360 list of the top small businesses in the United States. He is also on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University and Duke University. Among the many projects that Daveed has undertaken for Valens Global, he led the company's efforts to support the drafting, threat assessment, and crafting of priority actions for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's 2019 Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence, which received widespread acclaim. The New York Times, for example, editorialized that the strategy represented “a shift that is both urgently needed and long overdue.” He holds a Ph.D. in world politics from the Catholic University of America and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law.About Guest Company:A few sentences about Valens Global: Valens Global was founded in 2014 on the belief that the private sector is vital to addresing key twenty-first century challenges, including advancing the national security interests of America and its allies and to saving lives by protecting the public from terrorist attacks and other threats. Valens's high-quality analysis is paired with numerous interlocking capabilities, including in physical security, training, threat assessments, detection of insider threats, and messaging. The company's goal, simply put, is to understand, predict, and act to empower clients as they navigate and address emergent challenges rooted in security, technology, and a changing global society.Resource Links:Valens website: https://valensglobal.com/Valens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valens-global/mycompany/DGR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveedgr/DGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveedGRYou can learn more about and connect with Alice Heiman in the links below.Website:https://AliceHeiman.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceheiman/

Claro, conciso e inequívoco. En este libro, la autora analiza la peligrosa deriva del terrorismo internacional, hasta ahora completamente malinterpretada por Occidente y sus aliados». Michael Chandler, coautor de Countering Terrorism y presidente y exmiembro del Equipo de Seguimiento del Comité de Sanciones a Al Qaeda en el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU Desde su aparición a finales de la década de 1990 como aspiración yihadista del líder terrorista Abu Musab al Zarqawi, el Estado Islámico (conocido bajo diversos nombres, ISIS, ISIL, Al Qaeda de Irak) se ha transformado en una imponente empresa que trastoca las fronteras de países de Medio Oriente e impone en una superficie geográfica mayor que la del Reino Unido su brutal marca de la sharía. Mediante una guerra tradicional de conquista para abrir camino a su versión siglo XXI del califato histórico, el Estado Islámico utiliza una tecnología moderna para el reclutamiento y la financiación, asociando cada día poblaciones locales al nuevo Estado. Surgido de las cenizas de fallidas aventuras yihadistas, el Estado Islámico no es ya una simple red terrorista sino un portentoso enemigo en sintonía con la nueva modernidad del actual desorden mundial. Como dice Napoleoni, «ignorar estos hechos no solo es engañoso y trivial, sino peligroso. “Conoce a tu enemigo” sigue siendo el proverbio más importante en la lucha contra el terrorismo». About the Author Loretta Napoleoni es autora del bestseller mundial Economía canalla. En su condición de presidenta del grupo del Club de Madrid para contrarrestar el financiamiento del terrorismo, Napoleoni logró reunir a destacadas personalidades de la política de todo el mundo para crear una nueva estrategia de combate contra el financiamiento de redes terroristas. Ha sido corresponsal en Londres y columnista de La Stampa, La Repubblica y El País. Receptora de una beca Fulbright, es licenciada en Economía y en Relaciones Internacionales por la Escuela Superior de Estudios Internacionales de la Universidad Johns Hopkins y máster en Terrorismo por la London School of Economics. Por su cargo de consultora sobre materias primas ha viajado con frecuencia a Pakistán, Turquía, Irán, Irak, Siria y otros países de Medio Oriente, en los que ha tratado con importantes personalidades de la economía y la política. Reside alternativamente en Londres y Montana. Entre sus obras se cuentan Democracia en venta, 10 años que conmovieron al mundo, Maonomics, La mordaza y Economía canalla, todas ellas publicadas por Paidós. Para ordenes puede visitarnos gracias por escucharnos https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A1P0HKGH39IBZ3&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dany-mac-pherson/support

Dr. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross is the founder and chief executive officer of Valens Global and a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He has led numerous policy projects, including serving as the lead drafter of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's 2019 Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence. His latest book is titled Enemies Near and Far: How Jihadist Groups Strategize, Plot, and Learn.

Originally published 8 October 2021. Around the world, misapplied AML/CFT measures facilitate the politically driven restriction of civic and political freedoms, threatening fundamental human rights. In the final episode of our series, Stephen Reimer looks at the future trajectory of abuse of FATF's standards, with guests Anietie Ewang of Human Rights Watch, leading law firm Peters & Peters' Michael O'Kane, Alyssa Yamamoto of the Mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism, and Chapter Four Uganda's Nicholas Opiyo

Around the world, misapplied AML/CFT measures facilitate the politically driven restriction of civic and political freedoms, threatening fundamental human rights. In the final episode of our series, Stephen Reimer looks at the future trajectory of abuse of FATF's standards, with guests Anietie Ewang of Human Rights Watch, leading law firm Peters & Peters' Michael O'Kane, Alyssa Yamamoto of the Mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism, and Chapter Four Uganda's Nicholas Opiyo.

Our value as a human race comes from diverse experiences, backgrounds, political thoughts, and ethnicities. But what happens when we begin to think that someone else is less valuable than us and is consequently treated as "inferior"?  In this episode, we'll address the lie of supremacy and offer a few tips to counter their terrorist activities.

Today, Counter-Terrorism After 9/11 is speaking to Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism. This interview explores critical human rights and global challenges related to counter-terrorism, and how they have changed after 9/11. Interviewing her is Tanya Mehra, a Senior Research Fellow and Programme Lead, Rule of Law Responses to Terrorism at ICCT.

The Food and Drug Administration has given full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. This could help convince people who may have resisted the vaccine and lead to more mandates. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health joins us. And, U.S. intelligence officials are concerned that the Islamic State could attack people trying to flee Kabul following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. We get the latest with Charles Lister of the Countering Terrorism & Extremism Program at the Middle East Institute.

"Juneteenth: End of Slavery?" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Show website: https://governamerica.com Vicky's Websites: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com and http://channelingreality.com They have decreed another federal holiday for you to celebrate the "end of slavery". Yet, from smart homes and the smart grid, to the Great Reset, vaccine passports, and COVID controls, systems of slavery for all people are being built everywhere. DARPA has a new "prophetic" program for quackzines. Deep dive into the United Nations decolonization agenda. Synthetic vanilla from plastic water bottles. Federal government is trying to insert itself into landlord-tenent relationships, thereby gutting private property rights for land owners. The consolidation of real estate into the hands of Blackrock and Vanguard. People are being held in "quarantine hotels" that more resemble prisons. January 6th protesters are being held in solitary confinement and allegedly beaten for the crime of trespassing in the capitol building. Examination of the Biden administration's National Strategy for Countering Terrorism, FBI corruption, and more.

"Juneteenth: End of Slavery?" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Show website: https://governamerica.com Vicky's Websites: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com and http://channelingreality.com They have decreed another federal holiday for you to celebrate the "end of slavery". Yet, from smart homes and the smart grid, to the Great Reset, vaccine passports, and COVID controls, systems of slavery for all people are being built everywhere. DARPA has a new "prophetic" program for quackzines. Deep dive into the United Nations decolonization agenda. Synthetic vanilla from plastic water bottles. Federal government is trying to insert itself into landlord-tenent relationships, thereby gutting private property rights for land owners. The consolidation of real estate into the hands of Blackrock and Vanguard. People are being held in "quarantine hotels" that more resemble prisons. January 6th protesters are being held in solitary confinement and allegedly beaten for the crime of trespassing in the capitol building. Examination of the Biden administration's National Strategy for Countering Terrorism, FBI corruption, and more.

New Zealand's anti-terrorism hui has been marked by a mass walkout from members of the Muslim community.The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Ōtautahi/Christchurch involved experts discussing the evolution of terrorism risk in New Zealand, online extremism, the role of media, and the consequences of hate.The walkout happened Tuesday during a panel addressing the causes of terrorism after a comment from NZ Jewish Council spokesperson Juliet Moses about the Israel-Palestine conflict.Moses had told the crowd that leaders should be consistent in condemning terrorism."We need to hear leaders condemn all support for terrorism and all terrorism equally whatever the source, target, and circumstances, and even when it is not politically expedient to do so."Hezbollah and Hamas, their military wings are proscribed terror organisations in New Zealand but we saw a rally in support of Hezbollah on Queen St in 2018."Her remarks caused a strong response from members of the Muslim community, including victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks, as people shouted: "Free Palestine."Moses said she was only "stating fact" and did not believe her comments were controversial, and that she was referring to the 2018 march, not the one that happened in Auckland this year.Federation of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand (Fianz) chair Abdur Razzaq said the hui was about "discussing social cohesion ... we came here to discuss ways to peace"."There are lots of things out there that divide us, let us have some wisdom and prioritise what unites us first."He said it was "inappropriate" to discuss issues "that divide us" and was not the tikanga way.After the panel had finished, the hui organisers gave those in attendance a chance to respond to the comments, which included a remark from Rashid Omar, whose son Tariq died in the March 15 mosque attacks.text by Eleisha Foon of RNZ

Members of New Zealand's Muslim community say they will return to the final day of the anti-terrorism hui in Christchurch, despite yesterday's walkout. During a panel talk on the causes of terrorism, a comment from a Jewish council representative on the Israel-Palestine conflict prompted shouting and a sudden exodus. The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism is discussing how to mitigate the terrorism risk in New Zealand. Eleisha Foon was there.

Members of New Zealand's Muslim community will return to the final day of the anti-terrorism conference in Christchurch, despite yesterday's walkout. The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism is discussing how to mitigate the terrorism risk in New Zealand. However, the opening day was marred by the walkout after Jewish Council representative Juliet Moses told the audience that leaders should be consistent in condemning terrorism. She described the military wing of Hezbollah as a prescribed terror group. Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ chair Abdur Razzaq. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Members of New Zealand's Muslim community say they will return to the final day of the anti-terrorism hui in Christchurch, despite yesterday's walkout. During a panel talk on the causes of terrorism, a comment from a Jewish council representative on the Israel-Palestine conflict prompted shouting and a sudden exodus. The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism is discussing how to mitigate the terrorism risk in New Zealand. Eleisha Foon was there.

Members of New Zealand's Muslim community will return to the final day of the anti-terrorism conference in Christchurch, despite yesterday's walkout. The country's first hui on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism is discussing how to mitigate the terrorism risk in New Zealand. However, the opening day was marred by the walkout after Jewish Council representative Juliet Moses told the audience that leaders should be consistent in condemning terrorism. She described the military wing of Hezbollah as a prescribed terror group. Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ chair Abdur Razzaq. He spoke to Susie Ferguson.

To what extent is the political instability witnessed in Libya since 2011 an inheritance of the ousted regime of Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, which ruled the country for over four decades? In his new article in Middle East Law and Governance, "Of Conflict and Collapse: Rethinking State Formation in Post-Gaddafi Libya," Emadeddin Badi of the Atlantic Council and Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime discusses these connections.  Using this article as the basis of their conversation, Professor Jacob Mundy of Colgate University and Badi attempt to contextualized much of what is seen coming out of Libya today in terms of historical forces present within the Libyan polity and the powerful contingencies that have produces significant ruptures within the socio-economic orders that long governed day-to-day realities in Libya under its unique blend of an increasingly centralized security states and a post-populist corporatist regime from 1969 to 2011. Above all, Badi focuses our attention on the external shock of repeated outside interventions that have generated new dynamics within Libya, occasioning new political forms and horizons while ossifying and reinforcing others.   Emadeddin Badi is a Libyan researcher and consultant that specializes in governance, post-conflict stabilization, hybrid security and peacebuilding. He currently works as Senior Analyst at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime and as Advisor for Libya at the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF). He is also Non-resident Senior Fellow with the Middle East Program at the Atlantic Council, where he focuses primarily on U.S. and European policies towards Libya. Previously, he was a Non-resident Scholar at the Countering Terrorism and Extremism Program at the Middle East Institute and a Policy Fellow at the European University Institute. Badi holds a Bachelors degree in Business and Economics from the University of Essex, a bachelors in French language from the https://uot.edu.ly/ in Libya, as well as a Masters degree in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.   Jacob Mundy, Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at Colgate University, conducted this interview on March 11, 2021. This podcast is part of the "Supporting Critical Research and Strengthening Scholarly Capacity in Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia" project organized by the Centre d'Études Maghrébines à Tunis (CEMAT) and the Centre d'Études Maghrébines en Algérie (CEMA), and funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Prof. Mundy heads the contemporary Libya studies research unit, of which Badi is a member.   Posted by: Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).

There is one week until the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The countdown to Jan. 20th includes Impeachment 2.0, securing the very safety of our Congress, and holding everyone involved in the seditious acts last week, fully accountable. Today we are joined by counterterrorism expert and the author of "Homegrown Violent Extremism", Dr. Erroll Southers. We talk about last week’s attack on the Capitol, how these groups have grown in America, and what community based practices work to reduce the risk of domestic terrorism.

Nearly 20 years after 9/11, one might ask, where do we stand now in terms of counterterrorism policies? What have we accomplished? What remains to be done? Fionnuala D. Ní Aoláin, UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism joins this episode of Vital Interests Podcast to share her views on the counterterrorism missteps from the past, today's challenges, and best strategies for the future. Vital Interests Podcast with Karen Greenberg is brought to you by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law.

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This episode examines authoritarian and repressive state responses to the Coronavirus pandemic, featuring the UN Special Rapporteur on Protecting Human Rights and other global experts and activists. In response to an unprecedented global health emergency, many states are rolling out measures from deploying armies and drones to control public space, to expanding digital control through facial recognition technology and tracker apps. What if these measures become permanent once the pandemic has subsided? What if health is repurposed as a national security issue? How do we ensure that COVID-19 doesn’t become the new 9/11 – a new milestone in authoritarian states of control? This episode  explores the political dimension of state responses, particularly the securitisation of COVID-19 through the expansion of powers for military, police, and security forces. Panellists explore how we can prevent these practices from being normalised and how to use our collective experiences of solidarity to construct a more just, democratic, and rights-centered world. Panellists- Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, UN Special Rapporteur on the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights while Countering Terrorism, University of Minnesota Arun Kundnani, New York University, author of The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, extremism, and the domestic War on Terror and The End of Tolerance: racism in 21st century Britain María Paz Canales, Derechos Digitales (Digital Rights campaign), Chile Anuradha Chenoy, School of International Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University, and author of 'Militarisation and Women in South Asia'

Nation-states have almost always maintained the position, "we do not negotiate with terrorists". However, as Tony Penn suggests, all conflicts occur as a result of lack of diplomacy or in this context the failure/unwillingness of both state and non-state actors to engage in lengthy negotiation – be it the traditional way, i.e. secret negotiations or the more contemporary route of open negotiations. Recognizing that the counter-terrorism mechanism which emphasizes the use of force, does not seem to be yielding enough positive results, especially in the African continent, in our March episode, we discuss the need for African governments to explore dialogue/negotiations as part of a comprehensive set of policy options in countering terrorism.   Enjoy! and please, do share.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Check out part 1 here Today on RIMScast, Justin is joined by Dr. Marc H. Siegel for Part 2 of discussing terrorism and violence risks. Dr. Siegel is the Director of Global Security and Resilience Projects for the Homeland Security Graduate Program at San Diego State University. He is also the President and CEO of M. Siegel Associates LLC. He has traveled the world as a consultant to many organizations and governments on the topic of terrorism risk and RIMScast is thrilled to have him join the podcast!   In this episode, Justin and Dr. Siegel will be talking about terrorism risks, how terrorism threats have evolved since 9/11, terror and violence threats specific to the holidays, and how an organization can prepare for these risks during the holidays. Dr. Siegel also gives an overview of the new, updated Department of Homeland Security Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence.   Key Takeaways: [:14] About today’s episode. [:27] Justin gives some announcements about upcoming RIMS events. [:41] Justin gives a quick refresher on the featured guest, Dr. Marc H. Siegel. [1:18] Justin welcomes Dr. Siegel back to RIMScast! [1:25] How have terrorism threats evolved or changed since 9/11? How much of a constant threat are these ‘lone wolf’ terror tactics for businesses, the government, and the general public? [8:40] Are there specific risks for employers and employees when it comes to the holidays? Do they need to be on higher alert to terror and violence threats? And what can organizations and individuals do to prepare for risks over the holidays? [13:22] Dr. Siegel gives a CliffsNotes version of the new, updated DHS Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence. [22:14] Justin gives his thanks to Dr. Siegel for joining him in today’s episode and then highlights some links to check out for today’s episode! [23:09] Thanks for tuning in! If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, you can email those to Justin at Content@rims.org!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS 2020 (May 2nd–6th in Denver, CO) — Booth space is now available! Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! DHS Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence The Swiss Cheese Model Publications by Dr. Marc H. Siegel: Twelve Steps to Better House of Worship Security, by Marc H. Siegel Preventing and Managing Violence in Organizations: Workplace Violence, Targeted Violence, and Active Shooters, by Marc H. Siegel Additional RIMS resources regarding workplace violence and terrorism: RIMScast Ep: “Active Threat Safety and Preparedness with Steve Smith and Dustin Miller of Guardian Defense” Risk Management Monitor: “Open Offices and Holidays: A Parade of Risks” “Keeping Parades and Events Safe for Businesses and Employees” “Recent Apparent Suicides Highlight Need for Post-Violence Recovery Plans” (Q&A with Steve Smith of Guardian Defense on School Shooter Preparedness) RIMS Report: “Active Shooter Preparedness for Your Organization” (RIMS Members Only)   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Today on RIMScast, Justin is joined by Dr. Marc H. Siegel to discuss terrorism and violence risks. Dr. Siegel is the Director of Global Security and Resilience Projects for the Homeland Security Graduate Program at San Diego State University. He is also the President and CEO of M. Siegel Associates LLC. He has traveled the world as a consultant to many organizations and governments on the topic of terrorism risk and RIMScast is thrilled to have him join the podcast!   In this episode, Justin and Dr. Siegel will be talking about domestic terror risks, how he has advised houses of worship and other entities, and how organizations can and should build terrorism risk into their violence preparedness plans.   This is the first episode in a two-part interview so be sure to tune in next week to hear more of Dr. Siegel’s key insights!   Key Takeaways: [:14] About today’s topic. [:22] Justin gives some announcements about upcoming RIMS events. [:45] About today’s episode and special guest, Dr. Marc H. Siegel! [1:22] Justin welcomes Dr. Siegel to RIMScast! [1:31] Dr. Siegel speaks about his current work and career. [3:51] Was Dr. Siegel in risk management before he started working on terrorism and security matters? Or was it the other way around? [5:19] What motivated Dr. Siegel to write his two books (Twelve Steps to Better House of Worship Security and Preventing and Managing Violence in Organizations) and what does he hope people will gain from them? [11:57] Is an unmanned cop car outside of a public facility an effective deterrent? [14:08] Do organizations need a separate terrorism strategy? And where would it fit within their general risk management strategy? [21:34] Justin gives his thanks to Dr. Siegel for joining RIMScast and gives a preview of what to expect in Part 2 of the episode with Dr. Siegel. [21:48] Justin speaks about the links to check out this episode’s show notes. [22:40] Thanks for tuning in! If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, you can email those to Justin at Content@rims.org!   Mentioned in this Episode:RIMS RiskTech Forum 2019 (Dec. 9th in New York City) — Save 10% by entering the code LISTENER2019 at checkout! RIMS 2020 (May 2nd–6th in Denver, CO) — Booth space is now available! Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! DHS Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence Publications by Dr. Marc H. Siegel: Twelve Steps to Better House of Worship Security, by Marc H. Siegel Preventing and Managing Violence in Organizations: Workplace Violence, Targeted Violence, and Active Shooters, by Marc H. Siegel Additional RIMS resources regarding workplace violence and terrorism: RIMScast Ep: “Active Threat Safety and Preparedness with Steve Smith and Dustin Miller of Guardian Defense” Risk Management Monitor: “Open Offices and Holidays: A Parade of Risks” “Keep Parades and Events Safe for Businesses and Employees” “Recent Apparent Suicides Highlight Need for Post-Violence Recovery Plans” (Q&A with Steve Smith of Guardian Defense on School Shooter Preparedness) RIMS Report: “Active Shooter Preparedness for Your Organization” (RIMS Members Only)   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.

Although Syria’s civil war has largely wound down, fighting in the city of Idlib in the northwest has heated up in the last two months. Charles Lister, MEI senior fellow and Director of the Countering Terrorism and Extremism Program, and Sasha Ghosh-Siminoff, executive director and co-founder of People Demand Change, join host Alistair Taylor to discuss the ongoing conflict and what impact it might have on Syria’s future.

Indonesia contains the world’s largest Muslim population. Yet insufficient attention has been paid to how it sees the threat of radical Islam, a subject that Wibawanto Nugroho has studied deeply. He has served in the Indonesian government in several capacities. Presently, he is a PhD candidate at the University of Exeter, with a dissertation on the subject of Understanding Islamist Radical Terrorism. He is supervised by Dr. Omar Ashour and Dr. Jonathan Githens-Mazer of the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter. His research included directly interviewing some 40 terrorists, as well as relevant policy makers. He has worked as the Expert Staff, Strategist and Senior Policy Analyst with the Indonesian Army; Ministry of Defense; the Chairman of the Defense, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence and Information Committee of Indonesian Parliament; and the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Political, Legal and Security Affairs. From 2013 – 2014 he also worked as a Senior Adviser for Sanitas International, a global political consulting firm. While working on his PhD (2014 – 2017) with the University of Exeter, he was also designated as an alumni fellow/SME with NDU. He holds degrees from the University of Bradford, the U.S. National Defense University (NDU), and the George Mason University School of Public and Government. He has just been invited to give a speech at Capstone Course of the Indonesian National Resilience Agency (Lemhanas RI), on the topic of national ideology, strategy, and development, this November. His thesis at National Defense University, titled “Indonesian Armed Forces’ Roles, Strategies and Capabilities in Countering Terrorism within a Changing National Security: Looking Ahead 2007 – 2017” earned an Honors award from the university. He was also a principal speaker representing the Republic of Indonesia at the 2008 U.S. Army TRADOC-hosted global symposium on the Future Joint Operating Environment toward 2025. In 2011 he also appeared as a principal speaker along with the head of Indonesian BNPT (National Counter Terrorism Agency) in the BNPT-hosted international symposium on deradicalization in Makassar, Indonesia. Wibawanto Nugroho is a Fulbright scholar and the recipient of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars.

In the first episode of Terrorism 360°, Dr. Gary LaFree, founding director of START, interviews Martha Crenshaw, an expert in terrorism studies and a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford. Dr. Crenshaw is also a esteemed writer, having edited countless works and authored three books, most recently Countering Terrorism co-authored by Dr. LaFree in 2017.

The term "radicalization" has become linked to Islamic terrorism, but what does it really mean? Are all terrorists radicalized? How do people become terrorists, and how has terrorism changed since the Cold War? Terrorism expert Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and Professor of Political Science, answers these questions and more, speaking with FSI Director Michael McFaul. To see how militant organizations have changed over time, view Mapping Militant Organizations at https://web.stanford.edu/group/mappingmilitants/cgi-bin/. To learn more about Professor Crenshaw's work on terrorism, check out her most recent book, Countering Terrorism, at http://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/publication/countering-terrorism.

The term "radicalization" has become linked to Islamic terrorism, but what does it really mean? Are all terrorists radicalized? How do people become terrorists, and how has terrorism changed since the Cold War? Terrorism expert Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) and Professor of Political Science, answers these questions and more, speaking with FSI Director Michael McFaul. To see how militant organizations have changed over time, view Mapping Militant Organizations at https://web.stanford.edu/group/mappingmilitants/cgi-bin/. To learn more about Professor Crenshaw's work on terrorism, check out her most recent book, Countering Terrorism, at http://cisac.fsi.stanford.edu/publication/countering-terrorism.

The National Consortium for the Study and Responses to Terrorism (START), launched in 2005, is a university-based research and education center comprised of an international network of scholars committed to the scientific study of the causes and human consequences of terrorism in the United States and around the world. A Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence headquartered at the University of Maryland, START supports the research efforts of leading social scientists at more than 50 academic and research institutions, each of whom is conducting original investigations into fundamental questions about terrorism. START has developed educational materials and programs specifically designed for instructors and students at the secondary, university, and graduate levels. Educational resources available through START include relevant teaching tools and a range of unique data sources that can be integrated into an array of courses to deepen students' understanding of the dynamics of terrorism. START also has internships and funding opportunities available to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in terrorism research. Among the network of scholars, some of which have been featured on Intelligence. Unclassified. over the last several weeks, is Dr. Gary LaFree, who not only leads START as its Director, but also teaches as a criminology professor at the University of Maryland. Today, he and Intelligence Analyst Paige Schilling discuss a variety of topics in the study of terrorism, including the difficulties of gathering information, the government’s approach when it comes to international versus domestic terrorism, and the inspiration for writing his recent book, Countering Terrorism.

How governments should respond to terror attacks: FSI senior fellow Martha Crenshaw and University of Maryland professor Gary LaFree discuss their new book, "Countering Terrorism."

How governments should respond to terror attacks: FSI senior fellow Martha Crenshaw and University of Maryland professor Gary LaFree discuss their new book, "Countering Terrorism."

In this week's Target USA, J.J. Green talks to Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University and co-author of the new book "Countering Terrorism." Crenshaw says part of the country's messaging problem is cumbersome U.S. bureaucracy, which is not agile enough to keep up with rapidly changing terrorist activity. She also says many American policy actions feed into the terrorist narrative that "the U.S. hates Muslims."

In this episode from the Straight Up archive, journalists Aviva Stahl and Nida Khan join host Jarrett Murphy from City Limits to discuss terrorist attacks on foreign soil, Islamophobia here at home, the Islamic State, and the war on terror. This conversation was recorded in December, 2015, but how events in other countries play into our national politics couldn't be more relevant than it is right now. How does terrorism abroad affect the counter-terrorism efforts made by the U.S.? And how has media coverage of these events changed in the past 12 months? Tune in and find out. ••••
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Ben Emmerson QC, Matrix Chambers, and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.

Dr Frank Foley, new Lecturer in International Relations in the Department, talks about his book Countering Terrorism in Britain and France: Institutions, Norms and the Shadows of the Past (Cambridge University Press 2013). Jayne Peake provides details of next week's events. Presented by Dr Peter Busch DISCLAIMER: Any information, statements or opinions contained in this podcast are those of the individual speakers. They do not represent the opinions of the Department of War Studies or King's College London.

New York City has long been a breeding ground for spies, saboteurs, and terrorists who view it as a top target. In his "Battleground New York City," Thomas Reppetto covers post-9/11 police strategies and recounts law enforcement's efforts to thwart terrorists and covert operators since 1861. Reppetto focuses on the coordinated efforts of the NYPD, Secret Service, and FBI to counter these threats.