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Jun 12 , 2024

Op-Ed

A Decade Later: Lessons Learned from Boko Haram’s Chibok Abduction

Several weeks ago, the date April 14 marked ten years since Boko Haram conducted the infamous abduction of more than 250 girls in the Northeastern Borno State village of Chibok in 2014. The abductions, however, were largely unreported in local or international media until three weeks later. It was at

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Terrorism & Extremism

May 21 , 2024

Op-Ed

Eastern DRC: The Rise of the M23 and the Implications for the Region

On May 3, an attack on an internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) left 18 civilians dead and more than 30 others injured. The camps were near Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. According to witnesses quoted by Le Monde, government forces

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Terrorism & Extremism

Apr 10 , 2024

Podcast

Hussain Soherwordi: Pakistan’s Strained Relationship with Afghanistan and Challenges Ahead

In this episode of Orion Talks, Suat Cubukcu is joined by Professor Hussain Shaheed Soherwordi. Professor Soherwordi delves into the current economic and political landscape of Pakistan, shedding light on its relations with the Taliban government in Afghanistan and the tense dynamics between the two nations. He discusses the recent

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Terrorism & Extremism

Apr 5 , 2024

Policy Brief

The Moscow Terror Attack: ISIS’ Global Ambitions and the Challenge of Counterterrorism

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The terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow killed more than 130 people and wounded around 150. Islamic State in the Khorasan Province (ISKP or ISIS-K) claimed responsibility for the attack, which proves that the group has the operational capability to engage in such a large-scale onslaught. It also

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Terrorism & Extremism

Mar 24 , 2024

Op-Ed

Russia’s Growing Military Footprint in Africa: Arms Deals and Defense Cooperation

Even though political and economic sanctions following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine have led to a recent decline in the Russian arms trade, in recent years the African market continues to thrive. Arms sales and military cooperation with many African countries remain Moscow’s strategic priorities. For instance, Russia has forged

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Terrorism & Extremism

Feb 28 , 2024

Webinar

Navigating Turbulent Times: Understanding and Addressing Hate Crimes

Orion Policy Institute hosted a live webinar “Navigating Turbulent Times: Understanding and Addressing Hate Crimes” on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11 am EST! The conversation covered right-wing extremism, cyber-hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia, community resilience, and beyond. The panelists: Barbara Perry – Centre on Hate, Bias, and Extremism, Ontario Tech Todd

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Terrorism & Extremism

Nov 3 , 2023

Podcast

Karl Kadon: How to Best Utilize Law Enforcement to Prevent Hate Crimes

In this episode of OrionTalks, Karl P. Kadon, the Chief of the Criminal Division at the United States Attorneys’ Offices, joins to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Israel and Hamas conflict and delves into the spillover effects of this conflict. The conversation explores the surge of hate crimes against

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Terrorism & Extremism

Oct 25 , 2023

Webinar

Security Challenges in Africa: Coups, Terrorism, and External Interventions

Orion Policy Institute hosted a live Webinar on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM (EST) on Security Challenges in Africa: Coups, Terrorism, and External Interventions. The conversation covered counter-terrorism and political instability in the Sahel and beyond; external actors expanding their footprint in African internal conflicts,

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Terrorism & Extremism

Oct 17 , 2023

Expert Panel

The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Global and Regional Implications – 3

In this Expert Panel Series, we gathered perspectives from various subject experts on the Hamas-Israel conflict and its global and regional impact on geopolitics. This second paper of the Expert Panel Series features Sara Harmouch’s insights in response to our inquiry. The October 7th attack, supported by Iran and Hezbollah,

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Terrorism & Extremism

Oct 17 , 2023

Policy Brief

The October War Between Hamas and Israel: A Look into Responses from the Neighborhood

“On the morning of Saturday October 7th – a day that was holy not only for being shabbat but also for being Simchat Torah 1– Israelis woke up to a horrifying reality. In an attack that was largely unprecedented for its level of strategic sophistication, Hamas launched thousands of rockets

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Terrorism & Extremism

Oct 14 , 2023

Expert Panel

The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Global and Regional Implications – 2

In this Expert Panel Series, we gathered perspectives from various subject experts on the Hamas-Israel conflict and its global and regional impact on geopolitics. This second paper of the Expert Panel Series features Colin P. Clarke’s insights in response to our inquiry. The October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel

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Terrorism & Extremism

Oct 13 , 2023

Expert Panel

The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Global and Regional Implications – 1

In this Expert Panel Series, we gathered perspectives from various subject experts on the Hamas-Israel conflict and its global and regional impact on geopolitics. This first paper of the Expert Panel Series features Dr. Suleyman Ozeren’s insights in response to our inquiry. Hamas’ attacks on civilians have drawn comparisons to

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