Understanding Terrorism and Extremism: Insights from Orion

Middle East

Dec 3 , 2024

Op-Ed

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Advances: The Latest Round of Escalation in the Syrian Conflict

Marta Furlan

While the Israeli-Hamas conflict and, more recently, the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict, have dominated discussions on the Middle East for much of the past year, the focus of attention is now (re-)shifting to Syria, where the armed group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a widely unexpected and remarkably effective offensive on Aleppo,

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Terrorism & Extremism

Aug 12 , 2024

Policy Brief

Cities Need to Better Protect Themselves from Attacks Like the One That Disrupted the Paris Olympics

Ismail Onat

Last week, the Paris railroad system was disrupted by planned, coordinated arson attacks. This was not unique, but it signals that major cities must be even better prepared for this “softer,” less violent, but still disruptive form of terrorism. The attacks on Paris’ railroad system occurred just hours before the

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Terrorism & Extremism

Aug 5 , 2024

Policy Brief

Edge of Conflict: Hezbollah and Israel’s Intensifying Standoff

Sara Harmouch

The October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel not only ignited a war in Gaza but also a severe escalation along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and killing Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran are heightening regional tensions. Each strike deepens the fears of a

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Terrorism & Extremism

Jul 10 , 2024

Op-Ed

UN-led Meeting with the Taliban on Afghanistan: Seizing Opportunities or Betraying Promises?

Marta Furlan

Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, Doha has hosted three UN-led meetings on Afghanistan. The latest was held on June 30 and July 1, and it marked the first time that representatives from the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate (specifically, from the Ministries of Counter-Narcotic, Trade, and Foreign Affairs) attended

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Terrorism & Extremism

Jul 5 , 2024

Podcast

Travis Moran: Unmanned Systems and Threats to Critical Energy Infrastructure

Travis Moran

In this episode of Orion Talks, Suat Cubukcu is joined by Travis Moran, a renowned expert in electric infrastructure security. Travis provides an in-depth overview of what constitutes critical infrastructure within the realm of electric energy, highlighting essential assets beyond nuclear power plants. He sheds light on the major threats

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Terrorism & Extremism

Jun 12 , 2024

Op-Ed

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

Jacob Zenn

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

Marta Furlan

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

Hussain Shaheed Soherwordi

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

Suleyman Ozeren, Suat Cubukcu

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

Feb 28 , 2024

Webinar

Navigating Turbulent Times: Understanding and Addressing Hate Crimes

Orion Policy Institute

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

Karl P. Kadon

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

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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