Antiterrorism measures - Strategic Insights Report (Page 7)

European Union

Evidence-Based Evaluation in EU Counter-Terrorism Initiatives Shows Promising Results

Research conducted by investigators has revealed a new approach to evaluation practices in EU counter-terrorism initiatives. According to the study, evidence-based evaluation (EBE) can improve the effectiveness of counter-terrorism initiatives by enhancing understanding, reducing complexity, and fostering meaningful relationships between research, policy, and practice communities. The study, which was supported

Terrorism

Federal Cuts to Domestic Terrorism Combating Efforts Raise Concerns

Federal cuts to local and state terrorism combating efforts have raised concerns among advocates and researchers about the possibility of more attacks at a time when threats of violence are on the rise. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump's administration has reallocated law enforcement resources to

Terrorism

Cambodian and Chinese Armies Conduct Joint Anti-Terrorism Exercises

The Cambodian and Chinese armies showcased their coordinated efforts in combating terrorism through a series of exercises conducted in the morning of Tuesday, May 27, 2025. General Than Sarath, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, inspected the anti-terrorism exercises, which were

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Pakistan Reiterates Willingness to Hold Talks with India to Resolve Outstanding Disputes

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the country's willingness to hold talks with India to resolve outstanding disputes, including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir, water, and counterterrorism. He emphasized that Pakistan is willing to discuss all bilateral issues with India at the negotiation table

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Pakistan Open to Peaceful Talks with India, Vows Defense Against Aggression

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his country's commitment to peaceful talks with India during a recent visit to Tehran. The prime minister met with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed his nation's willingness to engage in dialogue on key issues such as water sharing,

Terrorism

Pakistani Student Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Prison for Seeking Bomb-Making Tutorials

A Pakistani university student, Hannan Abdullah, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison, along with a fine of PKR 50,000, for seeking bomb-making tutorials on social media platforms. Abdullah, a student of Human Resource Studies at the University of Narowal in Punjab province, was arrested

Terrorism

Kneecap: Irish Rap Group Embroiled in Controversy Over Palestine Support

Kneecap, an Irish rap group, has been at the center of a heated controversy after their performances at Coachella and other concerts, where they displayed support for Palestine and criticized Israel, leading to accusations of promoting terrorism and hate speech. The group, consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ

Police departments

Irish Language Group Member Charged with Terrorism Offense

Kneecap, a controversial Irish language rap group, has been at the center of a terrorism investigation in London. The group's member, Liam Og O'Hanna, has been charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed organization. This comes after an investigation by the Metropolitan

Terrorism

Irish Rapper Charged with Terrorism Offence Over Alleged Hezbollah Flag Display

Liam O'Hanna, a 27-year-old Irish rapper from Belfast, has been charged with a terrorism offence after allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig in London. The incident occurred on November 21 last year at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, where O'Hanna performs

Terrorism

Kneecap's Mo Chara Charged with Terrorism Offence for Displaying Hezbollah Flag

Rap musician Liam O'Hanna, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara with the Irish band Kneecap, has been charged with a terrorism offence related to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a London gig last November. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after an online

Police departments

Regional Cooperation to Counter Terrorism on the Gulf of Guinea

Governments in West and Central Africa have come together to combat piracy, terrorism, and other transnational organized crimes in the Gulf of Guinea. The Nigeria Immigration Service has organized a regional workshop on maritime border security, where international security organizations discussed strategic moves against terrorism and criminal activities. The workshop

Police departments

Kneecap's Liam O'Hanna Charged with Terrorism Offence

Rap artist Liam O'Hanna, a member of the Irish rap trio Kneecap, has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism command. The charge is related to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London last

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