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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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Terrorism & Extremism

Sep 19 , 2023

Policy Brief

From the Horn of Africa to Southern Arabia: A Perilous Journey through War-Torn Yemen

Throughout history, the Horn of Africa has occupied a prominent position in international migratory flows. As early as the twelfth century, modern-day Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti were connected to the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia by trade networks. Those trade routes soon became migratory routes as well,

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Sep 1 , 2023

Op-Ed

The Keys to Countering Al-Shabaab’s Resurgence: Policy Options for the US and Regional Partners

Al-Shabaab’s resurgence in the past year is evidenced by the group’s continued attacks on targets ranging from tourists and government officials at beachside hotels, to African Union (AU) soldiers at military bases, to ambushes and assassinations of Somali soldiers and politicians. At the same time, al-Shabaab is no longer actively

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Terrorism & Extremism

Jun 5 , 2023

Policy Brief

What Does ISIS’ Survival Tell Us About Countermeasures?

ISIS: The Resilient Insurgency Despite ISIS’ loss of territorial control over its so-called Islamic Caliphate and the international community’s concerted effort to eradicate it, the group has proven resilient to total defeat. It has shown a remarkable ability to adapt. This resilience can be attributed to several factors, including the

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