Insights
Federico BorgonovoWagner PMC Recruitment: The Strategic Link Between Combat Sports and Online Propaganda
The Link Between Combat Sports and PMC Wagner With a worldwide consolidated fan base, Mixed…
Rueben Dass3D-Printing in Conflict Zones: A Game-Changer?
Introduction While 3D printing has largely been used for peaceful purposes in both commercial and…
Paola TestaObjective ‘Golden’ Security: What can be Learned From Paris 2024
Introduction 26 July – 11 August 2024. Paris, France, was in the spotlight: swarms of…
Abdul BasitAgent Provocateurs: Online Hindutva Groups’ Misinformation Campaign Amid Bangladesh’s Political Crisis
Introduction In today’s digital age, falsehoods travel faster than real news and garners instant traction.…
Animesh RoulThe Rise of Monero: ISKP’s Preferred Cryptocurrency for Terror Financing
Introduction The Islamic State (IS) transnational jihadist group has increasingly turned to cryptocurrency alongside traditional…
Benjamin MokStrategic Shift or Short-Lived Endeavour: Islamic State’s Media Strategy in Southeast Asia
Introduction On 26 April 2024, Fursan al-Tarjuma, an umbrella organisation of pro-Islamic State (IS) media…
Erin StonerThe Ecosystem: Cross-Platform Responses to the Online Safety Act
Introduction The evolution of terrorism and extremism has pushed content moderation to the forefront for…
Abraham Ename MinkoAI Against Terror: Harnessing Technology to Combat Terrorism in the Horn of Africa
Introduction Countries in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, have long…
Dr. Bethan JohnsonThe Dark Truth About Cats and Dogs: The Xenophobic Underbelly of the Springfield Conspiracy Theory
Introduction ‘Please keep a close eye on these animals’. This is the last line of…
Mona ThakkarTTP’s Alliance with the Afghan Taliban: In ISKP’s Crosshairs
Introduction The exit of the US forces and the Taliban’s subsequent takeover of Kabul in…
Dr. William AllchornThe UK Riots, Misinformation and Foreign Interference: A Smoking Gun or Something Else?
Introduction The UK Government has said to be examining the role of foreign interference in…
Devika Shanker-GrandpierreBeyond Borders: Mitigating Online Risks and Reciprocal Violence in the Bangladesh Protests
Introduction In July 2024, Bangladesh underwent a significant political transition, culminating in the end of…
Reports
Transmisogyny, Colonialism and Online Anti‐Trans Activism Following Violent Extremist Attacks in the US and EU
Going Dark: The Inverse Relationship between Online and On-the-Ground Pre-offence Behaviours in Targeted Attackers