Category: Insights
Globalization, mobility, and terrorism
In the globalized world, distance plays a much lesser role than it used to be. This also goes for the fight against extremism. Not only…
For a more careful use of analogies in Islamic practice
Analogies are often used in Islam where and when prophetic examples do not fully fit situations. While a number of broad, classical Shari’a principles are…
Preemptive Deterrence Must Be Proportional
I recently re-read the website of a former German government official having joined the private sector, doing both national and international work. His company profile’s…
Sharing Questions About Counter-Terrorism Before an Interview Takes Place
When counter-extremism experts get airtime on TV, the radio, podcasts, or when they talk to print editors, it is oftentimes in a context of attacks…
Kevin Vallier: trust tends to be constant when social settings are stable
In a recent podcast, Kevin Vallier spoke about the development of social trust and the performance of trustworthy institutions. The degree of trust is generally…
A Neglected Approach in CT Research: Studies Along the Time Axis
In counter-terrorism research, academics do their best to close gaps in research and to identify new trends. Current necessities thus appear to be addressed quite…
Pursuing Clear Goals in Behaviorist Treatment
In behavioral treatment, which is often applied to help resocialize offenders, including convicted terrorists, or dangerous militants, practitioners need to set goals and targets. Not…
May Counter-Terrorism Officials Fake Radicalism?
In certain covert ops, infiltrated informants can assume positions and perform actions, having entered an unconstitutional group (or in relation to persons in connection with…
