Digest of P/CVE LinkedIn Posts, March 2021 (I/II)
The 20 most-consulted LinkedIn posts on the topic of counter-extremism by Thorsten Koch, MA, PgDip, first half of March. In descending order. Since mid-2017, we…
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…
Digest of P/CVE LinkedIn Posts, February 2021 (II/II)
The 25 most-consulted LinkedIn posts on the topic of counter-extremism by Thorsten Koch, MA, PgDip, first half of February. In descending order. Since mid-2017, we…
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…
Digest of P/CVE LinkedIn Posts, February 2021 (I/II)
The 25 most-consulted LinkedIn posts on the topic of counter-extremism by Thorsten Koch, MA, PgDip, first half of February. In descending order. Since mid-2017, we…
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…
