More research from my recent trip to Central Asia, this time a detailed piece on China and Tajikistan’s budding relationship for Jamestown’s China Brief. Very interesting to compare Tajikistan with regards the other countries, where China clearly has more invested. Lacking a market and much connectivity into Chinese routes to Europe or to ports in [...]
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Beijing Lays the Groundwork in Tajikistan: A View from the Ground
Posted: May 27, 2012 in China BriefTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Central Asia, China-Tajikistan, Tajikistan
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German Trials Highlight the Role of the IMU as a Feeder for al Qaeda Operations in Europe
Posted: May 19, 2012 in Terrorism MonitorTags: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, Central Asia, Germany, IMU, Pakistan, terrorism
I have been travelling somewhere where this site was blocked, so I am going to be catching up on old articles for a day or so. There are also new ones in the pipeline, but apologies if you have already seen them elsewhere. First up is a piece for Jamestown that builds on my work [...]
Bringing London’s “Christmas Bombers” to Trial
Posted: December 17, 2011 in Terrorism MonitorTags: afghan, Afghanistan, al muhajiroun, Anwar al awlaki, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, Europe, Pakistan, radicalization, terrorism, UK
Latest for Jamestown’s Terrorism Monitor, looking at a trial that is about to start in the UK. The case is going to be an interesting one, and I am hoping to be there for parts of it and will report back. Bringing London’s “Christmas Bombers” to Trial Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 9 Issue: 46 December [...]
What Have We Learned about Lone Wolves from Anders Behring Breivik?
Posted: December 9, 2011 in Perspectives on TerrorismTags: Anders Behring Breivik, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, Europe, lone wolves, terrorism
A longer article for the Perspectives on Terrorism journal, finally looking in some detail at the Anders Behring Breivik case using the Lone Wolf prism that I laid out in this earlier paper. More substantial pieces on this general topic in the pipeline. What Have We Learned about Lone Wolves from Anders Behring Breivik? by [...]
A Profile of Sheikh Abdulcaadir Mumin: Al-Shabaab’s Leading Theological Guide
Posted: December 1, 2011 in Terrorism MonitorTags: Abdulcaadir Mumin, ideologues, londonistan, radicalization, shabaab, shabab, Somalia, UK, UK terrorism
This is a piece that I have been cogitating about for a while, trying to find out more information about the chap. Unfortunately, most of it is in Somali, a language I confess to not understand. Nevertheless, he struck me as interesting given his history as a Somali leader who had lived until relatively recently [...]
Muslims Against Crusades Banned in Latest Episode of the UK Jihad
Posted: November 25, 2011 in Terrorism MonitorTags: al muhajiroun, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, Europe, Pakistan, radicalization, terrorism, UK
Latest article for Jamestown Foundation’s Terrorism Monitor, looking at the recent banning in the UK of another of al Muhajiroun subsidiary. Goes into some detail about other recent events in Britain’s jihadist scene which of course my forthcoming book will go on about more. I should point out that in the actual publication they got [...]
China’s Slow Surge in Kyrgyzstan: A View from the Ground
Posted: November 12, 2011 in China BriefTags: Central Asia, China, China and the world, China-Central Asia, China-Kyrgyzstan, Chinese foreign policy, kyrgyzstan
Another piece on China-Kyrgyzstan, this time for a new outlet within Jamestown Foundation, their China Brief. Lots of on-the-ground detail from my recent trip, with even more to come in the following weeks and months. China’s Slow Surge in Kyrgyzstan: A View from the Ground Publication: China Brief Volume: 11 Issue: 21November 11, 2011 02:54 PM [...]
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Expanding Western Connections
Posted: October 15, 2011 in Terrorism MonitorTags: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, Europe, Germany, Pakistan, radicalization, TTP, UK, US, US foreign policy
A new piece for Jamestown on a subject I have been trying to get published for a while. Will keep this short as am in hurry, but more soon. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Expanding Western Connections Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 9 Issue: 37 October 14, 2011 05:20 PM Age: 18 hrs By: Raffaello Pantucci Faisal Shahzad As [...]
The UK’s Efforts to Disrupt Jihadist Activity Online
Posted: September 27, 2011 in CTC SentinelTags: counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, internet terrorism, lone wolves, online radicalisation, radicalization, UK
My latest for the CTC Sentinel, this time looking at UK’s online counter-jihad. Some more detail on this story is going to appear in my forthcoming book. It is also the subject of a much bigger publication which I will eventually get around to doing. Understanding how to counter online terrorist activity is going to [...]
Uyghur Unrest in Xinjiang Shakes Sino-Pakistani Relations
Posted: August 19, 2011 in Terrorism MonitorTags: Afghanistan, China, China and the world, China-Pakistan, Chinese foreign policy, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, ETIM, Pakistan, terrorism, TIP, Uighur, xinjiang
After a short hiatus, a new piece for Jamestown, looking at recent unrest in Xinjiang through the lens of its Pakistan connections. Interesting subject, I am going to be doing an increasing amount of work on. Have been focusing on some longer pieces hence the silence, should have some things landing soon. Uyghur Unrest in [...]
