How Radicalisation Thrives in Europe’s Multi-Ethnic Societies?
The identity dilemmas in Europe have been a result of the struggle of the Europeans to embrace their multi-ethnic populations. Even with years of residence and citizenship, a good number of the young people of European descent whose history is one of migration cannot access national discourse and structural opportunity. France, Germany and the United […]
When Political Dissent Meets Counterterror Laws: The Case of George Galloway
Additional focus on the question of the uncomfortable interaction between political opposition and the enforcement of UK counter terror laws has been drawn by the nine-hour detention of George Galloway, former Member of Parliament and current leader of the Workers Party of Britain, at Gatwick Airport in September 2025. On returning to the UK in […]
Martyn’s Law in Action: How Harrogate’s Anti-Terror Conference Shapes UK Security?
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 also known as Martyn law is an important step in a history of counterterrorism strategy in the UK. Introduced due to critical failures that were found following the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, which left 22 people dead including the name of Martyn Hett after whom the legislation is […]
Border Security vs. Human Rights: Can Europe Stop Terrorism Without Closing Doors?
The Schengen Area symbolizes European unity through open borders among 26 nations. While it fosters economic and social cohesion, it also exposes vulnerabilities, particularly to terrorism. In today’s climate of transnational threats, the open-border policy faces increasing scrutiny, raising concerns about balancing freedom of movement with essential security measures. In late 2024 and in the […]
Europe’s Foreign Fighter Challenge: What Happens When Extremists Come Home?
European nations have various measures in fighting violent extremism and promoting deradicalization. The programs are shaped by the legal, social and political environment of every country and their particular security interests. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have come up with some of the most prominent approaches which are a combination of prevention, rehabilitation, and […]
The future of Australian counter-terrorism: Lessons from surveillance framework reform
The redesign of the Australian electronic surveillance system of the 2025 decade is a landmark event in redefining the national security policy to fit the realm of the digital age. With the world changing to match with the alterations of technology in the field of terrorism, the United States has responded by moving away with […]
France-Mali counter-terror cooperation collapse: Implications for Sahel security
During more than a ten-year period, France maintained its status as the leading foreign military force in the Sahel and led operations against jihadist formations with such operations as Operation Serval and, subsequently, Operation Barkhane. Such interventions came into effect due to the emergence of armed Islamist groups in northern Mali as a result of […]
Did the migration crisis in Europe intensify security risks? Evidence and analysis
The conflict and instability in the regions such as Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and some parts of Sub-Saharan Africa were the main causes of the migration crisis that occurred in Europe during the period between 2015 and 2016. The issue was that within a limited period of time more than one million individuals came to […]
Ukraine school attack stopped by swift worldwide counter-terrorism cooperation
The averting of an intended attack on a Ukrainian school in early September 2025 has come to symbolize how the global counter-terrorism response systems have now become urgent and focused. The case originated with a digital tip and a report to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit of the UK Metropolitan Police on September 4. […]
How UK Anti-Terror Laws Could Be Misused Against Legitimate Dissent?
The United Kingdom’s application of counterterrorism law has entered contentious terrain in 2025, as its legal apparatus begins to envelop peaceful protest groups under the broad category of terrorism. With the recent proscription of the direct-action campaign Palestine Action, new questions arise about the scope, intent, and consequences of UK anti-terror laws and whether they […]