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  • Oct022024

    Strategic Shift or Short-Lived Endeavour: Islamic State’s Media Strategy in Southeast Asia

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    Introduction On 26 April 2024, Fursan al-Tarjuma, an umbrella organisation of pro-Islamic State (IS) media outlets that publishes IS content…

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  • Sep302024

    The Ecosystem: Cross-Platform Responses to the Online Safety Act

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    Introduction The evolution of terrorism and extremism has pushed content moderation to the forefront for academics, technological companies, and legislators…

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  • Sep272024

    AI Against Terror: Harnessing Technology to Combat Terrorism in the Horn of Africa

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    Introduction Countries in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, have long faced challenges from terrorism and…

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  • Sep252024

    The Dark Truth About Cats and Dogs: The Xenophobic Underbelly of the Springfield Conspiracy Theory

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    Introduction ‘Please keep a close eye on these animals’. This is the last line of the original Facebook post behind…

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  • Sep202024

    TTP’s Alliance with the Afghan Taliban: In ISKP’s Crosshairs

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    Introduction  The exit of the US forces and the Taliban’s subsequent takeover of Kabul in August 2021 has significantly reshaped…

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  • Sep182024

    The UK Riots, Misinformation and Foreign Interference: A Smoking Gun or Something Else?

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    Introduction The UK Government has said to be examining the role of foreign interference in the wake of the country’s…

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  • Sep162024

    Beyond Borders: Mitigating Online Risks and Reciprocal Violence in the Bangladesh Protests

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    Introduction  In July 2024, Bangladesh underwent a significant political transition, culminating in the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure as…

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  • Sep112024

    Deep Fakes, Deeper Impacts: AI’s Role in the 2024 Indian General Election and Beyond

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    Introduction  The Indian general election of 2024 saw a surge in the deployment of AI-based technologies, particularly deep fakes and…

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  • Sep102024

    Lawsuits, Rivalries, and Trolls: Examining the Behaviour of the 3D-Printed Gun Movement

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    The broad 3D-printed gun movement has a strong libertarian ethos. While many participants are simply hobbyists attracted to the technical…

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  • Sep042024

    Inside Hamas’ Pocketbook: Financing Terrorism Through Online Financial Platforms

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    Introduction In the wake of the 7 October attack and the war that has followed, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic resistance…

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