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LEARNING RESOURCES

Cyber Terrorism

Non-State Violence by Gangs

East Asia and the Pacific

The Middle East & North Africa

South & Central Asia

Western Hemisphere

Entertainment Recommendations

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LEARNING RESOURCES

Background

COVID sparks resurgence of ISIL terrorists, threatening international peace and security, Security Council hears The threat to international peace and security posed by ISIL terrorist fighters is “on the rise again”, the UN counter-terrorism chief told the Security Council on Wednesday.

The Challenge of Foreign Fighters: Repatriating and Prosecuting ISIS Detainees

Understanding Tyranny and Terror: From the French Revolution to Modern IslamismA‌cross the world, we are witnessing both a heroic ‌struggle for democracy and the disturbing strength of tyrannical regimes and movements. Whether it is civil war in Syria, Russian aggression, or the threat of ISIS, democracy and tyranny are in a dead heat.

Cyber Terrorism

Global disruption of 3 terror finance cyber-enabled campaigns

Cyberterrorism: How Real Is the Threat?

U.S. and allies accuse China of global hacking spreeThe United States and its allies accused China on Monday of a global cyberespionage campaign, mustering an unusually broad coalition of countries for an initiative angrily rejected by Beijing.

Non-State Violence by Gangs

Gangs call curfews as coronavirus hits Rio favelasThe "baile funk" dance parties have been called off. Some open-air drug markets are closed for business. Gangs and militias have imposed strict curfews. Coronavirus is coming, and Rio de Janeiro's lawless favelas are gearing up for the onslaught.

The Pandemic Is Putting Gangsters in PowerAs states struggle, organized crime is rising to new prominence.

The key trends to watch this year on nonstate armed actorsNonstate armed actors — militants, militias, and criminal groups — are acquiring increasing power at the expense of the state. This dynamic precedes the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but has been exacerbated by it.

Africa

Islamic State in West Africa Now Dominates in Northeast Nigeria

Sahel region, AfricaThe Sahel region of Africa is a 3,860-kilometre arc-like land mass lying to the immediate south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the breadth of the African continent. A largely semi-arid…

Multiple Jihadi Insurgencies, Cooperating With Bandits, Appear to be Converging in the Sahel

East Asia and the Pacific

Is China prepared for global terrorism?As China continues to develop the ways in which it counters terrorism at home, it has also begun to export its version of counterterrorism methods abroad.

North Korea and the Terrorism List: The Need for a Strategy, Not an Irritant

Improving counter-terrorism skills in Southeast AsiaThe project trained officers across ASEAN nations in counter-terrorism investigation skills

European Union

Wassim Nasr discusses the strategy behind al-Baghdadi's location in the Idlib province of Syria - France 24

Terrorists attempted to take advantage of the pandemic, says Europol’s new EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report 2021

ISIS risk in Europe ‘significantly’ reduced, says EU counter-terrorism coordinator

The Middle East & North Africa

ISIS Determined to Make a Comeback—How Can it Be Stopped?The Islamic State (ISIS), which was driven from its strongholds in Syria and Iraq over a year ago, is determined to regain territory in the region. It will take a combination of military and financial pressure, attention to public grievances, and the repatriation and rehabilitation of people who lived or fought with ISIS—as well as those who were subjugated by them—to foil the militant group’s ambitions, according to senior U.S. officials. This already tall ask has been made even more challenging by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remembering the Khobar Towers bombingBruce Riedel remembers the attack on the U.S. Air Force barracks at Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia 25 years ago and the U.S. government response, which he saw up close as deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Near East and South Asia.

The Evolution and Potential Resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban PakistanFollowing its formation in 2007, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) emerged as one of Pakistan’s deadliest militant organizations. Military efforts severely curtailed the TTP’s ability to launch attacks by 2016, but recent signs—including a deadly attack in Quetta on April 21—suggest the group is attempting to rebuild its operational capacity. This report charts the rise and decline of the TTP and explores options for the Pakistani state, with cooperation and support from the United States, to stifle its resurgence.

South & Central Asia

Longer Version can be found here.

IntelBrief: China’s Counterterrorism Inroads in Central AsiaChina views Central Asia—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—as a key region to secure Beijing’s growing economic, energy, and security interests. The region serves as the gateway to the Eurasian continent and as a significant node in President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy enterprise

Kennan Cable No. 38: Talking Up Terrorism in Central Asia

Southeast Asia—The Islamic State's New Front? | Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsFrom Bangladesh to the Philippines, the Islamic State's efforts to win over South and Southeast Asians have been substantial and have increased over the past two years. What have been the results across the region, home to the largest number of Muslims in the

Western Hemisphere

Divisive Politics and Democratic Dangers in Latin AmericaIn Latin America, the coronavirus pandemic has raised the already high temperature of divisive politics. In Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, managing polarization will be key to preserving democracy.

Brazil arrests 10 for 'amateur' terror plot against OlympicsBrazil arrested 10 people on Thursday suspected of belonging to a poorly organized group supporting Islamic State (IS) and discussing terrorist acts during the next month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost: Venezuelan Skirmishes on the Border

Entertainment Recommendations

In this section you will find a variety of TV Shows, Movies, Books, and Podcasts related to International Terrorism.

The Great War of Our TimeTHE GREAT WAR OF OUR TIME offers an unprecedented assessment of the CIA while at the forefront of our nation's war against al-Qa'ida and ...

Terrorism and U.S. Foreign PolicyThe United States government-backed by the overwhelming support of the American public-takes a hard line against international terrorism....

Inside TerrorismBruce Hoffman's Inside Terrorism has remained a seminal work for understanding the historical evolution of terrorism and the terrorist mi...

BBC - Age of Terror - Documentary Podcast

Intro - Part One: Click here.

Intro - Part Two: Click here.

The Paris Plot - Part Three: Click here.

The War on the West - Part Four: Click here.

SWITCH TO TERRORISM --- USA

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Additional information:

United Nation's work and Counterterrorism: United Nations Office of Counterterrorism.
U.S. Counterterrorism Strategies and Updates: National Counterterrorism Center.
European Counterterrorism Europol Agency: European Counter Terrorism Centre (ECTC)
Council on Foreign Affairs - Defense and Security: Terrorism and Counterterrorism - Great research resource.
Belfer Center - International Security & Defense: Terrorism & Counterterrorism Research
Combating Terrorism Center by West Point: Combating Terrorism Center

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