Vast territories with faltering government control turn Sub-Saharan Africa into an attractive region for IS to expand
Islamic State (IS; recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia) affiliates and networks in Mozambique, Burkina ... ... some local governments about Russian support in the wake of the “Wagner case” amid a lack of apparent successes in counterterrorism. Any reduction in the presence of external forces in the regions of IS activity in Africa could lead to new zones where ...
... contexts (Ayse Lokmanoglu), further “lone-wolf” theory (
Paul Gill
), and introducing historical perspectives (
Pieter Nanninga
).
What technologies and methods are considered to be the most effective and are suggested for use in combating online extremism?
Joseph Fitsanakis:
Islamic State after ISIS. Colonies without Metropole or Cyber Activism?
In terms of technology and counter-terrorism solutions, we have to continue to deeply invest in a global partnership between tech companies (independently of their size and audience reach), governments, universities and NGO’s. Above all, in being able to have more swift digital reactions,...
... the events in the Middle East, much now depends on the shape, form and ‘policy’ Islamic State is going to take. What form will the IS take? What role will cryptocurrencies... ... Donald Trump.
In your opinion, will cryptocurrencies become a significant source of terrorism funding? Some experts believe that pressure on traditional methods of financing... ... destabilization of the economies of entire regions. Such trends fuel militancy, political extremism, wars, and mass migrations of populations, all of which are serious threats...
OSCE member countries — the most powerful military nations — are hard put to keep the growing terrorist pressure in check. Why is that happening?
The threat of terrorism and extremism will undoubtedly be among the priorities on the agenda of the upcoming NATO summit in Brussels. The organization’s members justly consider terrorism to be one of the most formidable challenges. Many of them have fallen victim to terrorist ...
... comprehensive analysis of the actions of extremists since this will allow us, first, to identify the origins of crisis phenomenon, and second, to predict further developments in the region more accurately.
Project page:
http://russiancouncil.ru/en/extremism-mena
