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U.S: International terror defendants face longer prison terms than domestic counterparts

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
October 28, 2023
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4 min

People convicted of crimes related to domestic extremism face far shorter prison terms than those convicted in international terrorism cases, even when the crimes...

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Al-Qaida/Taliban-Linked Media Campaign Frames Islamic State Khurasan as Foreign, Tajik Group

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
October 24, 2023
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4 min

Ever since the Taliban seized power in Kabul two years ago, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has had a fractious relationship with its immediate...

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Tankies: A Data-driven Understanding of Left-Wing Extremists on Social Media

Posted byby Michael Becker
October 6, 2023
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8 min

Introduction In an era where social media has become a powerful platform for political discourse and activism, the narratives of extremism have found fertile...

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Evolving Threat Landscape: Composite Violent Extremism and Prevention Efforts

Posted byby Devlin McAllister
October 3, 2023
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7 min

Introduction A year before William Atchison carried out the 2017 Aztec High School shooting in New Mexico, killing two people before taking his own...

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After Hardeep Singh Nijjar crisis, what India should demand next from U.S

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
October 2, 2023
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5 min

The diplomatic crisis sparked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations against India have now run their course. Both Trudeau’s inability to back his...

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India-Canada tensions: As the diplomatic row escalates, what impact can it have on bilateral trade?

Posted byby Marie Corrie
September 29, 2023
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4 min

Trade talks between India and Canada are expected to remain stuck for the foreseeable future amidst rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries over...

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U.S agency warns of extremist attacks ahead of 2024 election

Posted byby Geoffrey Wallace
September 19, 2023
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1 min

WASHINGTON – The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned on Thursday that the threat from domestic extremism remains high ahead of the November...

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U.S Sees ‘High Risk’ from Foreign, Domestic Terrorists

Posted byby Marie Corrie
September 15, 2023
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4 min

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are warning of a “high risk” from domestic and foreign terrorists for the coming year, part of a new threat...

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Terrorist Groups are Again Thriving in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Posted byby Devlin McAllister
September 4, 2023
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3 min

Last month, the U.S. Central Command said it conducted 20 joint operations in Iraq and 11 in Syria, killing five Islamic State operatives and capturing 30...

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Terror groups in Africa, a breeding ground for attacks in the West

Posted byby Devlin McAllister
July 10, 2023
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3 min

Pundits have been warning that terror groups in Africa have found a breeding ground for recruiting militants in the huge refugee camps scattered around...