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Unpicking extremism and counter extremism - one conversation at a time. This new Counter Extremism Project podcast series is presented by Ian Acheson - professor, author, former prison governor, criminal justice system leader, and counterterrorism expert - and Edmund Fitton-Brown - former UK ambassador to Yemen and coordinator of UN sanctions and threat assessment.

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In this episode Edmund and Ian assess new UK police advice on revealing the ethnicity of suspects to quell community tensions; the impact of calls for the recognition of a Palestinian state; Palestine Action as a terrorist organzation; and Mexican dr... more

In this episode Ian and Edmund discuss stability in Colombia; Epping illegal immigration protests and policing in the UK; trade deals and the terrorist insurgency in the Sahel; and the recent spotlight on the UK’s definition of Islamophobia.

In this episode Edmund and Ian discuss the UK's 9/11 - the 7/7 terrorist attacks on their 20th anniversary; the current proposals for Gaza following Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington; the proscribing of Palestine Action as a terrorist group i... more

Edmund and Ian discuss Iran, Israel, the U.S. and the ’12-day war’ and ask - who’s in charge: Trump or Netanyahu? They also assess the fallout from Glastonbury; Syria and sanctions; and CEP’s report on Islamist antisemitism.

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Ian Acheson
Co-host and counterterrorism expert, former prison governor, author, and leader in the criminal justice system
Edmund Fitton-Brown
Co-host, former UK Ambassador to Yemen, and coordinator of UN sanctions and threat assessment

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S4 E5: Oklahoma City bombing anniversary; the murder of Ronan Kerr; antisemitism in Australia; and music and anti-extremism.
Q: What role does music play in protests and counter-extremism?
Music has historically been a powerful medium for protest, but there is a noticeable lack of songs that directly address terrorism and extremism, especially in contemporary contexts.
S4 E5: Oklahoma City bombing anniversary; the murder of Ronan Kerr; antisemitism in Australia; and music and anti-extremism.
Q: What insights can you provide about antisemitism in Australia?
Antisemitism has been a significant issue in Australia, with recent attacks on Jewish targets and controversies surrounding the actions of public professionals that have raised concerns within the community.
S4 E5: Oklahoma City bombing anniversary; the murder of Ronan Kerr; antisemitism in Australia; and music and anti-extremism.
Q: What can you tell us about the murder of Ronan Kerr and its significance?
Ronan Kerr was a young police officer who was murdered by an IED car bomb in Northern Ireland. His murder highlights ongoing sectarian violence and the challenges of policing in a divided society.

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Content revolves around the analysis of extremism and counter-terrorism, featuring discussions on significant global events that relate to strategies against radicalization and terrorism. Key topics include the complexities surrounding extremist groups like Hamas, the Taliban, and Al-Qaeda, as well as examinations of public policy responses to terror threats, such as definitions of terrorism and hate speech. Each episode appears to engage with contemporary geopolitical issues, historical contexts, and the moral dilemmas that arise in counter-extremism efforts; this includes insights from figures with significant backgrounds in international relations and security. The ability of the hosts to connect current events to broader themes of socie... more

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