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CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler discusses the cost of terror attacks, how global terrorist networks organize and fund low-cost attacks, and how extremists are using new technology such as cryptocurrency to finance their activities. 

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August 19, 2022
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Illicit Art and Antiquities Could Be Financing Terrorist Activities

The demand for antiquities and other cultural property sold through online retailers and social media has skyrocketed since 2015—the sales volume is estimated to reach $9.58 billion in 2020, according to a 2017 policy brief published by the...

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