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Weaponized Words
'Kurt Braddock is the leading scholar on communication research, terrorism, and counter-terrorism. Both practically useful and grounded in solid evidence, I would recommend Weaponised Words to certified counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism practitioners and researchers alike.
Militias Aren’t New. Our Fixation on Them Is.
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The Patriot-Terrorist Dichotomy
In 2019, the UK passed a law, the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act, which made it a criminal offence merely to view online “material of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.” It seems clear that the law’s writers had Islamic extremism in mind—the Islamic State’s slick (if shocking) propaganda has been the subject of much concern in Britain.
How Much Control Do International Sponsors Have Over Militias?
Militias—or “armed groups,” for those who prefer a more neutral term—often depend on foreign support. Without weapons, funding, or political cover from a government, usually a foreign one, armed groups rarely develop the ability to pose an enduring threat. But the relationships between militias and their international patrons can be complicated or misunderstood.
Opinion: The post-9/11 fight against extremism must take on propagandists’ tricks, not just ideology
It has been two decades since the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S. Since then, researchers, security professionals, and other experts have developed a greater understanding of the threat posed by violent extremism and terrorism. But our anti-terrorism strategies have yet to adapt to the new ways people become radicalized, leaving us vulnerable to further violence and attacks from groups and individuals across the ideological spectrum.
Why is it so difficult to fight domestic terrorism? 6 experts share their thoughts Original
The United States’ first-ever national strategy for countering domestic terrorism calls for better information-sharing among law enforcement agencies and efforts to prevent extremist groups from recruiting online. Published in June 2021, the document is bolstered by the recent introduction of several counterterrorism bills. The Department of Homeland Security has earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to prevent attacks.
Trump impeachment: Research shows language can incite violence
Supporters of President Donald Trump riot against the Electoral College vote count on Wednesday in protest of Trump's loss to President-elect Joe Biden, prompting a lockdown of the Capitol Building. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo The rioters breach the security perimeter and penetrate the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo There were 15 arrests following the breach.
Trump impeachment trial: Decades of research show language can incite violence
Senators, acting in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump that begins on Feb. 9, will soon have to decide whether to convict the former president for inciting a deadly, violent insurrection at the Capitol building on Jan. 6. A majority of House members, including 10 Republicans, took the first step in the two-step impeachment process in January.
Trump impeachment trial: Decades of research shows language can incite violence
Senators, acting in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump that begins on Feb. 9, will soon have to decide whether to convict the former president for inciting a deadly, violent insurrection at the Capitol building on Jan. 6. A majority of House members, including 10 Republicans, took the first step in the two-step impeachment process in January.
At impeachment hearing, lawmakers will deliberate over a deadly weapon used in the attack on Capitol Hill - President Trump's words
At impeachment hearing, lawmakers will deliberate over a deadly weapon used in the attack on Capitol Hill – President Trump's words (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Five days after supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol building, the House of Representatives introduced a single article of impeachment against the president.
Vaccinating Against Hate: Using Attitudinal Inoculation to Confer Resistance to Persuasion by Extremist Propaganda
Research in several domains has shown that attitudinal inoculation effectively promotes resistance to persuasion. Despite its proven efficacy, inoculation has not been empirically tested as a strategy for preventing the adoption of beliefs and attitudes consistent with violent extremist ideologies. The current study addresses this gap in the literature.
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