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The global pandemic has offered extraordinary opportunities for extremists and terrorists to mobilize themselves and revive as more powerful actors in the security landscape. But could these threat groups actually capitalize on the coronavirus crisis and advance their malevolent agendas? Utilizing the largest COVID-19-related terrorism database, the book presents an analysis built upon a quantitative and qualitative comparison between the nature of both the radical Islamist and the far-right-related threat in 2018 and 2020. It provides, for the first time, a true picture of novel trends since the pandemic outbreak.

1989. Verden er på randen af en revolution, og journalisten Allie Burns er tilbage. Ældre og måske lidt klogere, leder hun nu nyhedsafdelingen på The Sunday Globe i Glasgow. Hun er ikke længere graverjournalist, men nyhedsredaktør og stadig skrækslagen for at ende i rendestenen sammen med de brutale britiske tabloidmedier. Og hun får travlt. Året begynder med en mindegudstjeneste for ofrene fra Lockerbie-bombningen, og Allie har knap nok leveret den historie, før hun falder over en chokerende historie om aids-patienter. Den avisverden hun opererer i er under stærk forandring, og den kolde krig præger tiden. Da et mord sker, bliver Allie tvunget til at sætte spørgsmålstegn ved flere af sine gamle overbevisninger.1989 er anden bog i en planlagt serie på fem bind om Allie Burns. Vi følger hende fra 1979 og frem gennem fem årtier, på rejsen fra ung journalist til garvet ekspert, gennem mordsager og op- og nedture i karrieren, med Storbritanniens historie som medrivende bagtæppe. Allie Burns er baseret på Val McDermids egne erfaringer som ung journalist i 1970’ernes Glasgow.

A 2021 Daily Telegraph Book of the YearWinner of the Overseas Press Club of America's Cornelius Ryan Award ?Everyone should read the testimonies of the Chibok girls who survived the capture. We need to help with efforts to liberate all of them and become more responsible for women and girls' protection in conflicts.? ? Malala YousafzaiWhat happens after you click Tweet? The heart-stopping definitive account of the mission to rescue hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls whose abduction ignited a global social media campaign and a dramatic worldwide intervention. In the spring of 2014, millions of Twitter users, including some of the world's most famous people, unwittingly helped turn a group of 276 schoolgirls abducted by a little-known Islamist sect into a central prize in the global War on Terror by retweeting a call for their release: #BringBackOurGirls. With just four words, their tweets launched an army of would-be liberators. Soldiers and drones, spies, mercenaries, and glory hunters descended into an obscure conflict that few understood, in a remote part of Nigeria that had barely begun to use the internet. When hostage talks and military intervention failed, the schoolgirls were forced to take survival into their own hands. As their days in captivity dragged into years, the young women learned to withstand hunger, disease, and torment, and became witnesses and victims of unspeakable brutality. Many of the girls were Christians who refused to take the one path offered them?converting to their captors' fundamentalist creed. In secret, they sang hymns, and kept a diary, relying on their faith and friendships to stay alive.Bring Back Our Girls unfolds across four continents, from the remote forests of northern Nigeria to the White House; from clandestine meetings in Khartoum safe houses to century-old luxury hotels on picturesque lakes in the Swiss Alps. A twenty-first century story that plumbs the promise and peril of an era whose politics are fueled by the power of hashtag advocacy, this urgent and engrossing work of investigative journalism reveals the unpredictable interconnectedness of our butterfly-wings world, where a few days of online activism can bring years of offline consequences for people continents away.

From New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin comes the definitive account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the enduring legacy of Timothy McVeigh, including the January 6th insurrection.

An unflinching exposé of the hidden costs of American war-making written with "an immense and rare humanity" (Naomi Klein) by one of our premier political analysts Every election cycle, candidates across the political spectrum repudiate what has become one of the most consequential and enduring components of American foreign policy: the forever war. Yet, once the ballots have been cast and the camera crews go home, the American war machine chugs along in almost complete obscurity. The journalist and political analyst Norman Solomon's War Made Invisible is a "gripping and painful study" (Noam Chomsky) of the mechanisms behind our invisible, but perpetual, national state of war. From ever-compliant journalists serving as little more than stenographers for the Pentagon to futuristic military technology, horrifying in its destructive power, that makes dropping a bomb or pulling the trigger on a drone strike more of an abstraction than a moral calculation, Solomon's "staggeringly important intervention" (Naomi Klein) exposes the profoundly human consequences at home and abroad of the bipartisan commitment to war making. In an era of increasing global instability in which it is all too easy to succumb to despair, Solomon pierces the "manufactured 'fog of war' . . . [and] casts sunlight, the best disinfectant, on the propaganda that fuels perpetual war" (Amy Goodman). Now in paperback with a new preface by the author, Solomon's incisive, ever-timely analysis "provide[s] the fresh and profound clarity that our country desperately needs" (Daniel Ellsberg) now more than ever.

This book provides a contemporary overview of Boko Haram's activities. Since Boko Haram emerged in 2002, media-driven narratives as well as social scientific methodologies have been increasingly applied to draw generalisable conclusions on what goals the groups have pursued, what strategies it has used for these purposes and the counter campaign strategies authorities have pursued. But from 2009 to 2018, Boko Haram has pursued high-intensity violence: assassinations, bombing, kidnappings, beheading or threats of violence, conscriptions and territorial occupation. This makes it imperative to deepen and broaden our understanding of the groups¿ activities toward a problem-solving and policy-relevant analysis.Previously published in Security Journal Volume 33, issue 3, September 2020

This book provides an analysis of social media and women¿s resistance in Iran with relevance to similar polities. The author examines how Iranian women continue to fight against the regime¿s gender discriminatory laws and protest the government in public squares and in virtual spaces. The book presents a critical approach to technology¿s role in politics and society and an in-depth analysis of authoritarianism and its relationship to social media harms and state violence. With a particular focus on images, hashtags, and other digital content, it calls for a rethinking of the concepts of crime, culture, and control in the technosocial world. The author draws on conceptual contributions from the fields of criminology, philosophy, psychology, technology and media studies.

Violence, war and internal conflicts have assumed a new intensity with the decline of the Cold War. There are over 32 civil wars going on today. Our world may well witness over 100 million refugees in the year 2000 as a direct result of internal wars. This volume consists of case studies and theory-oriented papers dealing with Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Middle East. Taken together, they spell out implications of wide general interest, providing a comparative basis for a systematic approach to conflict transformation.

This book demonstrates that the disciplinary boundaries present within international relations approaches to security studies are redundant when examining social media, and inter- and multi-disciplinary analysis is key. A key result of the analysis undertaken is that when examining the social media sphere security scholars need to ¿expect the unexpected¿. This is because social media enables users to subvert, contest and create security narratives with symbols and idioms of their choice which can take into account ¿traditional¿ security themes, but also unexpected and under explored themes such as narratives from the local context of the users¿ towns and cities, and the symbolism of football clubs. The book also explores the complex topography of social media when considering constructions of security. The highly dynamic topography of social media is neither elite dominated and hierarchical as the Copenhagen School conceptualises security speak. However, neither is it completely flat and egalitarian as suggested by the vernacular security studies¿ non-elite approach. Rather, social mediäs topography is shifting and dynamic, with individuals gaining influence in security debates in unpredictable ways. In examining social media this book engages with the emancipatory burden of critical security studies. This book argues that it remains unfulfilled on social media and rather presents a ¿thin¿ notion of discursive emancipation where social media does provide the ability for previously excluded voices to participate in security debates, even if this does not result in their direct emancipation from power hierarchies and structures offline.

?Punchy and well-reported....Sommer is the perfect person to tell this story." ?New York Times"A story so bizarre, only Will Sommer could report it.? ?Molly Jong-FastNow in paperback, the definitive book on QAnon from the reporter knows them best; Will Sommer explains what it is, how it has gained a mainstream following among Republican lawmakers and ordinary citizens, the threat it poses to democracy, and how we can reach those who have embraced the conspiracy and are disseminating its lies.The Storm is Coming. Trust the Plan. WWG1WGA. You've seen the letter Q on TV and in the news ? it's been everywhere from Trump rallies to the January 6th insurrection. ?QAnon? used to sound vaguely familiar, somewhat ominous, but not quite mainstream. But what was once a fringe conspiracy theory has now become a household name and its symbols recognizable around the world. How did this happen, who is actually involved, what do they believe, and what do they want?Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer has been on the ground with Q's followers since day one, and in Trust the Plan Sommer has written the definitive book on the movement?who started it and who grew it, what they really believe is going on, and what they want to see ?the Storm? accomplish on the day of its reckoning. At once a character study and a journalistic exposé, Sommer lets his cast of characters do the talking as he visits them around the world, from their makeshift compounds to the rallies they are still holding.The great tragedy of this story is ultimately the legitimization of this ideology by mainstream politicians eager to gain access to a large and growing cohort of voters. Though 2020 brought the end of Trump's presidency, his following within the QAnon community has simply pivoted and grown stronger. Trust the Plan shows us in granular detail who we'll be up against for years to come, in the US and abroad. Understanding why and how something like Q happens is an indispensable exercise, and in showing us how we got here we can chart a path out.

El objeto de este trabajo es evidenciar en forma documentada las violentas acciones terroristas de mapuches en la República Argentina. Al mismo tiempo dejar de lado el carácter efectista de la victimización mapuche, actitud que crea un sentimiento romántico de aceptación a sus planteos.El libro trata, en forma sucinta, la creación de los Virreinatos, la guerra por la independencia, las guerras civiles, la organización institucional e integración territorial argentina, que pone fin al conflicto con los indígenas y sus terroríficos malones.Luego se centra en el problema actual, la forma y cuando surge la Coordinadora Arauco Malleco (CAM) que emplea acciones armadas para recuperación de lo que estiman las tierras mapuches y la independencia de esos territorios en la jurisdicción del Estado de Chile, con apoyo exterior.Como brazo extendido de la Coordinadora Arauco Malleco, que puede considerarse su organización madre, se crea en Argentina la Resistencia Ancestral Mapuche (RAM) que comienza, alrededor del 2010, a realizar acciones de violencia terrorista, con los mismos propósitos, en territorio Argentino.

Countering Terrorist and Criminal Financing provides an up-to-date overview and critical analysis of terrorism financing and measures looking at practical, instituational practices directed at preventing money laundering and counter the flow of terrorism funding.

Looking back at the "War on Terror" and its policies, actions, and the violence that followed, this book analyzes the resulting changes in international power structures and the relationship between citizens and their representatives. It defines our shortcomings in opposing this type of violence by demonstrating how the notion of legitimate violence has been broadened. The impact of the "War on Terror" on the public view of Liberalism is explored, as well as its effects on the role of state authorities in our lives. Thus, this book names the lessons we ought to learn from the actions taken against terrorist organizations.

This book sheds light on the so-called ¿Moro Doctrine¿, an Italian state security policy which has been portrayed in literature as an under-the-counter agreement made between Italy and Palestinian movement during the Cold War. The Moro Doctrine, or ¿Lodo Morö as it is known in Italy, aimed to protect the peninsula from Palestinian attacks by allowing terrorists to use Italian territory as a base for weapons and guerrilla fighters.Responsibility for the ¿Lodö was instrumentally placed on Aldo Moro, the five- time Prime Minister of Italy, after his death, and since then his name has become indelibly linked with the shame of having negotiated with Palestinian terrorists.Thanks to records collected from over twenty archives in Italy, the USA, France, Germany, Britain and Russia, concrete evidence shows that the significance of this agreement needs to be rethought. The author argues that the decision to adopt the Lodo was not solely made by Moro, but also involved key figures of the Christian Democrat and Socialist parties, various magistrates and even the President of the Republic. It illustrates how terrorism was used as an effective tool in international diplomacy to influence foreign and domestic policies.Offering a re-examination of Italian counter-terrorist policy, this book analyses how Italy responded to international terrorism during the Cold War, providing a useful read for those researching Italian and European history, Cold War studies, the history of international relations and diplomacy, and Middle-East history.

First published in 2003, this volume provides an invaluable, academic resource on the challenges bioterrorism posed for American society and institutions. Essays from a wide range of disciplines document and analyze the problems and implications for political, economic, and legal institutions. Now reissued with a new introduction.

This ethnographic study focuses on post-conflict rehabilitation in Pakistan's Swat valley, addressing deradicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration in the context of militancy and counter-militancy. It provides a theoretical framework for rehabilitation, emphasizing disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) and introduces the concepts of controlled environment, controlled society, and controlled rehabilitation within Swat's unique context. The book categorizes the drivers of militancy, revealing distinctions from conventional perspectives. It also assesses the challenges of reintegrating ex-combatants and explores the compatibility of restorative justice (RJ) with Pashtunwali, the traditional Pashtun legal system. The book is useful for researchers focusing Pashtun region, post-conflict interventionists, and peace and conflict scholars, this book offers valuable insights into the intricacies of this critical region's rehabilitation and counter-militancy efforts.

Abject Terrorism At A Glance: Discovering the Fulani Herdsmen Secret Agenda for Global Terrorism and Conquest with West Africa Safe Haven Phenomenon.Abject Terrorism at a Glance is a comprehensive examination of the little-known but highly concerning issue of terrorism carried out by Fulani Herdsmen in West Africa. This book offers a unique and eye-opening perspective on the motivations, tactics, and ultimate goals of these terrorist organizations, as well as their impacts on the region and the world at large. Drawing on extensive research and analysis, the authors delve deep into the history and culture of the Fulani people, exploring the root causes of their involvement in terrorism and providing a clear and concise overview of the various groups, their affiliations, and methods of operation. We also explore the West Africa Safe Haven Phenomenon, which has allowed these groups to flourish in the region and indeed pose a growing threat to global security. Written in an amazing, engaging, and accessible style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often hidden world of terrorism in West Africa. Whether you are a student, researcher, or concerned citizen, you will find valuable insights and information that will help you to better understand this important and timely issue. Elfrida Kaufman and Dave Bernstein are two experienced Financial and Political Journalists respectively. We have over eighteen years span experience in contributing to publications in information, politics, and big businesses' financial activities in Boston, Massachusetts. We are amazed by the actions of the Fulani herders and believe that very urgent interventions are required by the UN, the US, and the EU.

This book provides a unique perspective on the perpetrators and victims of political violence, using original evidence from the deadly attacks perpetrated in Paris in 2015. Much of the current literature focuses on the perpetrators of such violence. This volume, however, offers a deeper analysis by focusing not only on the terrorists themselves but on understanding the reactions of the general population affected by such lethal acts. It provides a more detailed view of the opponents of terrorism, namely us, and explains how our own reactions can increase or decrease, the potential for political violence. Part I introduces the most relevant theories within social psychology and political psychology that are used to understand terrorism; Part II examines empirical evidence from a French context; and Part III discusses policy implications, with the prevention of political violence as a long-term goal. Finally, the volume offers a blueprint for a more appropriate conceptualization of terrorism as arising out of intergroup conflict suggesting ways to build a resilient society. This book will be of interest to researchers, teachers and students across social psychology, sociology, political psychology and political science.

From Words 2 Weapons: How To Break The Chains Of Global TerrorismIn a world marked by the ominous specter of global terrorism, "From Words to Weapons" emerges as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of knowledge, diplomacy, and proactive strategies in the relentless pursuit of peace and security. This comprehensive and meticulously researched volume delves into the heart of the global terrorism conundrum, offering an in-depth analysis of its origins, motivations, and, most importantly, how we can collectively dismantle the infrastructure that supports it.Authoritative and thought-provoking, this book navigates the intricate labyrinth of terrorism by providing a nuanced understanding of the ideologies, grievances, and radicalization processes that fuel it. Drawing on years of research and expertise, "From Words to Weapons" takes readers on a journey from the inception of extremist ideologies to their terrifying realization in the form of violence and destruction.Key Features:Analyzing the Roots: "From Words to Weapons" starts by examining the roots of global terrorism, tracing its historical evolution and the factors that have contributed to its growth. By understanding the origins of this menace, readers gain crucial insights into the complex challenges we face today.Ideological Warfare: The book delves into the power of extremist ideologies and the role they play in recruitment and radicalization. Through a deep dive into the world of online propaganda and recruitment tactics, it unveils the tools used to transform words into weapons.Countering Terrorism: A central focus of the book is on counter-terrorism strategies. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the various methods and policies that have been employed globally to combat terrorism, from intelligence-sharing to diplomatic negotiations.A Global Perspective: "From Words to Weapons" is not confined to one region or ideology. It provides a holistic view of terrorism, encompassing its various forms and manifestations around the world.The Path to Peace: The ultimate goal of the book is to provide a roadmap for breaking the chains of global terrorism. It outlines a vision for global cooperation, intergovernmental collaboration, and public engagement, all of which are essential for a safer and more secure world.In a world besieged by the relentless threat of terrorism, "From Words to Weapons" offers hope, knowledge, and a call to action. With its expert analysis and compelling narrative, this book is an indispensable resource for policymakers, security experts, academics, and concerned citizens.Elfrida Kaufman and Dave Bernstein are experts on Financial and Political Journalism respectively. We have over eighteen years span experience in contributing to reporting and publications on information, politics and big businesses' financial activities in Boston, Massachusetts. We challenge the UN, US and EU to rethink their approach to global terrorism and foster a unified force to combat and break this ultimate and menacing chain of Terrorists and their enablers around the world so as to create a more peaceful and secure future. Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button.

Applicants for the national security workforce are required to provide detailed personal information as part of the background investigation process to adjudicate their eligibility for a security clearance. As a result, during the course of the personnel vetting process, an individual's race or ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and neurodivergence may be knowable or inferred by the personnel conducting the investigations and adjudications. Human judgment and biases that manifest themselves in other employment or social contexts have the potential to contribute to bias and sources of inequity in the human element of the process of determining security clearance eligibility. The authors explore the potential for related bias or sources of inequity within the federal personnel vetting process. Such potential biases and inequities could inhibit the U.S. government's goals and abilities to hire and maintain national security personnel with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Partie civile du procès des attentats du 13 novembre 2015, j'ai beaucoup dessiné, et je continue encore à illustrer tout ce que j'ai vécu, vu et entendu.De mes appréhensions et mes crises d'angoisse, aux moments plein d'amour avec mes potes de galère, je suis passée par tous les états. Je vous embraque avec moi dans ma tête, dans mes réflexions et interrogations, et dans cette folle aventure judiciaire. Et vous verrez qu'en 10 mois d'audiences, on peut évoluer à tout point de vue !Je suis à la recherche de vérité, de justice, et de JUSTESSE.La réponse démocratique est la meilleure façon de traiter la barbarie.Carpe Diem !Catherine Bertrand est passionnée de dessin depuis toujours, désormais reconvertie dans le graphisme et l'illustration. Elle a réalisé seule ce livre. Catherine était au Bataclan le 13 novembre 2015 et fait partie de l'association de victimes d'attentats, Life for Paris. En tant que partie civile, elle a suivi le procès des attentats du13 novembre 2015. Désormais vice-présidente de l'Association française des victimes du terrorisme, elle transmet son expérience, auprès de victimes d'autres attentats, et auprès des lycéens de France.

This book offers a comparative perspective on the new wave of revolutions in the MENA region. Recently, a new wave of revolutions has swept the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, comparable in some respects to the events of the Arab Spring. Revolutionary events have significantly changed the political regimes in Sudan, Algeria and Mali, while Lebanon and Iraq have also witnessed serious revolutionary episodes. Further, a new quality of protests has manifested in Iran, Egypt, Morocco and Jordan.   Presenting a variety of country studies, this book identifies similarities and differences between the events of the Arab Spring and the current upheavals in the MENA region and examines their causes and world-system context. It also analyzes the motivating forces, goals and organizational forms of the protesters and other actors involved, as well as the political and economic consequences of these revolutionary events. Moreover, it seeks to understand why some countries that were actively involved in the Arab Spring have remained largely unaffected by these developments. The book appeals to scholars of political science with a focus on comparative politics, Middle Eastern politics and political sociology.

This book examines the issues of ensuring anti-terrorist security of an aviation enterprise, provides a history of terrorism in the aviation sector, and analyzes the legal regulations. This book provides mathematical and mathematical-psychological models for reducing the risk of terrorist threats, which makes it possible to objectively increase the safety of air transport facilities, reduce the likelihood of terrorist attacks, save human lives and prevent significant material losses. The solutions of general humanistic problems proposed in the book-preventing accidents and preserving the world-are an original feature of the book, which allows one to treat it with the necessary attention and interest for the reader. The concept of anti-terrorist security of an aviation enterprise presented in this book has been widely tested and introduced into the activities of leading aviation enterprises, including the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), and has been used in the investigation of aviation accidents.This book is written for a wide range of audience associated with ensuring aviation transport security and for the end users of airlines-passengers, in order to expand their knowledge about the reliability of using air transport.