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Defending the Seine: Unprecedented Security Measures for Paris Olympics Opening

Defending the Seine: Unprecedented Security Measures for Paris Olympics Opening

French soldiers and police are being stationed both in and along the River Seine to push it safe during the…
Germany's Security Agenda: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Terrorism

Germany's Security Agenda: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Terrorism

German authorities are facing a “complex threat situation.” Some observers caution against exaggerating the danger. A handful of remote, but…
Exercise Spring Resolve: Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Coordination in the UK

Exercise Spring Resolve: Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Coordination in the UK

In January 2024 a combination of emergency services and police forces experimented with their joint response to a string of…
Operation Sentinel: The French Army's Shield Against Terrorism

Operation Sentinel: The French Army's Shield Against Terrorism

Operation Sentinel is an operation of the French Army deployed following the episodes Of January 9, 2015, to encounter the…
Strengthening Security: The Role of the EU Centre in Counterterrorism Efforts

Strengthening Security: The Role of the EU Centre in Counterterrorism Efforts

In the past years, terrorism has remained a significant threat to security in the European Union. The European Commission is…

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France's Anti-Terrorism Journey: Responding to Threats and Safeguarding Security After the Paris Attacks

France's Anti-Terrorism Journey: Responding to Threats and Safeguarding Security After the Paris Attacks

France announced a state of emergency on the evening of November 13, 2015, after the fatal terror attacks on French…
Spain's Post-2004 Madrid Bombing: A Response to Terrorism

Spain's Post-2004 Madrid Bombing: A Response to Terrorism

On March 11, 2004, ten bombs on four separate commuter trains in Madrid exploded almost simultaneously. The blasts killed 191…
Germany's Counterterrorism Battle: The Reichsbürger Network

Germany's Counterterrorism Battle: The Reichsbürger Network

The largest counterterrorism episode in the history of Germany took place on December 7, 2022. It was executed against a…
Counter Daesh: Germany's Role in the Fight Against ISIL

Counter Daesh: Germany's Role in the Fight Against ISIL

The German intervention against the Islamic State, codenamed “Operation Counter Daesh,” was approved on 4 December 2015. The involvement of…
France's Vigorous Approach to Countering Terrorism: A Crucial Global Partner

France's Vigorous Approach to Countering Terrorism: A Crucial Global Partner

France is a crucial partner of the US in the global fight against terrorism. Bilateral U.S.-France counterterrorism cooperation is essential.…
EU's Response to Terrorism: A Holistic Approach Towards Security and Prevention

EU's Response to Terrorism: A Holistic Approach Towards Security and Prevention

Terrorist attacks across the world reveal the extent of the unabated danger citizens face from all forms of violent extremism.…
Tackling Terrorism in France: Legislation and Enforcement 

Tackling Terrorism in France: Legislation and Enforcement 

France is a key player in the global fight against terrorism. France is also a longstanding and important member of…
The Evolution of German Counter-Terrorism Policy

The Evolution of German Counter-Terrorism Policy

Since the 1972 Olympics in Germany, counter-terrorism—the use of military, law enforcement, intelligence, and other aids to identify, avoid, and…
EU's Role in Combating ISIL: Strategies and Collaborative Efforts

EU's Role in Combating ISIL: Strategies and Collaborative Efforts

ISIL is a major security threat to the EU and its member states, as well as to the region. While…