This is the final part of the blog posts series on the securitisation of the terrorist threat in Kazakstan. Part 4 discusses the results of the terrorist threat securitisation in Kazakhstan and offers a few conclusions. Other parts you can find here: part 1, part 2, part 3. Writing status: draft complete A new counterterrorism…
Month: September 2021
Counter Terror Expo (CTX) 2021 London UK
Being researching and writing about terrorism and counterterrorism for years, it was impossible to miss Counter Terror Expo (CTX) 2021 at ExCel London, UK. In this blog post, I will outline my impressions and reflections on the event. This is an introduction to the event from their official website: “Counter Terror Expo (CTX) unites professionals…
20 years after 9/11: what have we learned about terrorism?
It has been 20 years since the world saw a major terrorist attack on the United States that would become known as September 11, or simply 9/11. Highjacked aeroplanes targeted the symbols of American democracy: the World Trade Centre, the Pentagon, and potentially the White House or the Capitol. One autumn day changed the United States forever, as well as how the rest of the world see security and safety. The 9/11 attack triggered the Global War on Terror, a massive initiative launched by the United States to fight terrorism in retaliation to the attack. Now, 20 years later, I want to reflect on what we have learned about terrorism and the major developments that have influenced our understanding of terrorism.