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Tech Against Terrorism

Tech Against Terrorism
Islamic State
Islamic State Khorasan Province
ISKP
Incels
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Fursan Al-Tarjuma
Violence
Misogyny
Terrorism
Viral Propaganda
Media Jihad
Taliban
Telegram
Cryptocurrency
Online Communities
Content Moderation
Far-Right Terrorism
Qassem Soleimani
Counter-Speech
Black Pill Ideology

Want to learn more about how terrorists and violent extremists are using the internet to communicate and share propaganda? Perhaps you’re interested in why terrorists share their manifestos online and livestream their attacks? The Tech Against Terrorism podcast is a deep dive into the evolving use of the internet by terrorists and violent extremists, how this relates to real world harms, and what ... more

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Hezbollah is one of the most powerful and complex militant organisations in the world today -  operating simultaneously as a political party, armed militia, and social movement. But how did the group evolve, how does it maintain influence today and w... more

Youth radicalisation is changing. Young people today are increasingly being drawn into extremist movements through online platforms, social networks, and gaming environments. But these pathways look very different from previous generations, shaped by... more

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have long been a weapon of choice for terrorist organisations. They’re cheap, adaptable, and devastatingly effective. But as technology evolves, so too do the tactics and tools used to build and deploy these weapon... more

As political uncertainty continues to rise across Europe, increasing polarisation is creating a breeding ground for radicalisation. More than ever, extremist groups are exploiting online platforms and social networks - using them as virtual planning ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Ware
Research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations studying domestic terrorism and counterterrorism
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Pathways to Violence: Understanding Youth Radicalisation
Dr. Austin Doctor
Political scientist and Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; Director of Counterterrorism Research Initiatives at Ncite
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Ncite
Episode: Improvised Explosives: Drones, 3D Printing, and Emerging Tech
Julie Chernov Hwang
Associate professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Goucher College, and senior research fellow at the Soufan Center.
Goucher College
Episode: Radicalisation in Southeast Asia: What we can learn from the region
Edmund Fitton-Brown
Former British diplomat and expert on Al-Qaeda
United Nations Monitoring Team
Episode: Al Qaeda: Current Capabilities and Threat Trajectories
Riccardo Valle
A researcher who specializes in jihadism, armed groups, and regional politics in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Episode: Balochistan Liberation Army: Pakistan’s Rising Militant Challenge
Ben Makuch
National security reporter and contributor to The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Accelerationism: From Online Subcultures to Real-World Violence
Peter Smith
Independent researcher and journalist with the Canadian Anti Hate Network
Canadian Anti Hate Network
Episode: Accelerationism: From Online Subcultures to Real-World Violence
Yannick Veilleux-Lepage
Assistant Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Military College of Canada
Episode: Blueprints for Violence: How Extremists Are Weaponising 3D Printing
Aaron Zelin
Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and founder of Jihadology
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: The Evolution of the Islamic State: From Regional Force to Global Threat

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Lucas Webber
Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Tech Against Terrorism, and Host of the Tech Against Terrorism podcast.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Went downhill; cherry picking; lack of objectivism; political aims

    Writing as an academic working in a department with a counter-terror minor. Show started great but has become unbalanced and lacks objectivity. Just look at the episodes the last year - stay at home moms, fitness, guns and far right anything. Did you ever think that maybe there are well educated members of society that choose to stay at home to raise their children instead of paying someone else to do it? And maybe they’re marginalized by DINKs that look down on them, and they want community? Th... more

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    theo.mac
    United States2 years ago
  • So right

    Can I share a story I should start my own podcast

    Back in 2015 I started to listen to corridos cartel music. Imagine not having nothing and your life changes like Chapo every Kid in Mexico dreams that. The woman the cars private days with Paris Hilton,Dubai well the plata forms made it easy to hire sicario not only that able to track the shipments of drugs,flying it from California to Texas. Was good when wars happen ? Propaganda the platforms will sell anything. I just too have 5 million follo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    etiujmm
    United States3 years ago
  • Must listen.

    Genuinely fascinating insight as to how can Technology can be used for and against society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Occasionall Gamer
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for professionals in security and tech sectors, providing pragmatic insights.
Some feedback indicates concerns about objectivity, suggesting a perceived political bias in certain topics discussed.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and depth of discussions on contemporary threats in the digital age.

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#66
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Talking Points

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Pathways to Violence: Understanding Youth Radicalisation
Q: Given where things are going, what is happening and unfolding, what could be done to inform educators and so on in the schools?
Educators should be provided with information about indicators of radicalization, but care must be taken not to securitize education or expose students to extremist ideologies without debunking them.
Pathways to Violence: Understanding Youth Radicalisation
Q: What are the biggest factors that make young people susceptible to extremist narratives or attracted to terrorist movements and groups?
Several trends are influencing youth radicalization, primarily through social media which bypasses traditional guardrails, and personal grievances often connected to mental health issues.
Radicalisation in Southeast Asia: What we can learn from the region
Q: What are some of the key factors that lead individuals to want to leave these groups?
Disillusionment with tactics, leaders, and a desire for personal development, such as becoming a father or seeking professional opportunities.
Al Qaeda: Current Capabilities and Threat Trajectories
Q: What is the scale of the threat, the likelihood of AQAP ex-ops, Inspire attacks, or hybrid plots?
Al-Qaeda is utilizing inspired attacks where individuals are motivated by propaganda found online to carry out attacks, while facilitated attacks involve closer assistance from the group, increasing the likelihood of success.
Balochistan Liberation Army: Pakistan’s Rising Militant Challenge
Q: What's the long-term outlook for BLA's operations and actions?
The BLA will continue to develop new tactics and occupy urban areas, while maintaining their propaganda amidst ongoing grievances in Balochistan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tech Against Terrorism

What is Tech Against Terrorism about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussion centers around the critical intersection of technology and terrorism, particularly focusing on how various extremist groups leverage the internet for communication, recruitment, and propaganda dissemination. Topics covered include the utilization of social media platforms by terrorists for radicalization, the evolution of threats such as improvised explosive devices, and the harnessing of emerging technologies like drones and 3D printing in terrorist activities. This podcast features in-depth conversations with experts from diverse fields, offering insights into the complexities of counter-terrorism in the digital age and how the tech sector can effectively combat these emerging threats. Listeners can expect to receive detail... more

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1. Jacob Ware
2. Dr. Austin Doctor
3. Julie Chernov Hwang
4. Edmund Fitton-Brown
5. Riccardo Valle
6. Ben Makuch
7. Peter Smith
8. Yannick Veilleux-Lepage

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