TERRORISM STUDIES

Mrs. Raagini Sharma
(RIEAS Senior Analyst)

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Published on 9 May 2021.

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS).

Introduction

Of late, extreme right-wing terrorism has become alarmingly a matter of grave concern in several states, primarily the western nations. The United States, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Bulgaria, Poland in the Western hemisphere and Australia and New Zealand in the Southern hemisphere have witnessed the growing threat of right-wing extremists' violence coupled with propaganda to propagate and establish their beliefs. The rising numbers of violent acts by right-wing extremists are creeping into the mainstream of terrorism. ..Read more

Jesutimilehin O. Akamo
(Postgraduate Student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 28 February 2021

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Introduction

Without an effective form of prevention, deterrence, or clear demonstration of disapproval, Nigeria risks a total collapse of its security architecture, especially in the north. Compensations and appeasement approach to aggressors is at the centre of this. It contributes to the growing insecurity. Rather than solve, it encourages aggression and opens it up as a lucrative means to exploit government. Thus, the aggression is not only likely to continue, it invites other non-state aggressors and aids their membership growth. In addition to this, violent extremism is being encouraged... Read more

Musa Khan Jalalzai

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 2 May 2020 This article is exclusive for RIEAS.

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In Central Asia, the focus of Jihadists groups has been the Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russian Federation. But it is unclear how many Central Asian fighters will ultimately seek to return to their countries of origin, and if they do, whether any of them will remain committed to ISIS. Before the rise of ISIS, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) was the main Central Asian extremist organization in the field. Its base of operations is in Afghanistan and Pakistan. ..Read more

Copyright: www.meforum.org - February 8, 2019 – Reposted at RIEAS web site 10 February 10, 2019.

The Middle East Forum hosted experts, officials and over 100 attendees on February 6 in Washington, D.C. for a first-of-its-kind conference examining whether Qatar is a U.S. ally or global menace. (Click here for conference videos.)

"It's not too much of an open question," said MEF president Daniel Pipes, noting the #QatarTheMenace Twitter hashtag. "The wealth of the country and the drive of its leadership have made it into an international force." Read more

Anita Rai
(Counterterrorism expert and consultant based in London, UK; contributor to Intelligence and Security Journals and organizations, author of "Jihad and Terrorism")

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 27 January 2019.

Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS).

“India, Sindh, i.e. Pakistan, and then China will be conquered. Hind, Sindh, i.e. Pakistan and China too will be conquered. This whole region will be conquered by the army of Mahdi (Peace is upon Him). Rulers of India will be tied up in chains. Bound in chains, they will be presented before the throne of Hazrat Mahdi (Peace is upon Him) in Jerusalem.” ..Read more

Daniel Little

(Former military officer responsible for planning and training numerous militaries. As Head of NATO Planning at the Warrior Preparation Center, US Forces – Europe, Daniel’s activities ranged from researching the original KFOR training to certifying Corps Headquarters of 27,000 military members to become first time certified or recertified at NATO. In addition to real-world mission planning, he has served as advisor to the US Joint Chiefs as well as numerous militaries worldwide. As a Program Manager in the Pentagon, Daniel authored education courses in the areas of Modelling and Simulation (M&S) as well as strategic technologies. He was a feature speaker at the NATO Lecture series on Modelling and Simulation).

Copyright: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 15 July 2018

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Although titles are supposed to draw the reader in to explore an article’s content, it is also important to define an issue to an exact, granular level in order to fully appreciate its significance. To date, notions of security, terrorism and resilience lacks explanation in one particular area, namely the existence of ‘hybrid’ actors and the heuristics that explains their behavior. Hybrid actors in security are those who occupy positions in both terror organizations and organized crime. Heuristics on the other hand is something learned over time – largely through trial and error (Merriam-Webster, 2018). For hybrid actors, heuristic behavior not only impacts the power they exercise but also influences the way they bolster their own sense of survival...Read more