The Jerusalem Post: Broaden the reach of UN sanctions

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In this op-ed, CEP Research Analyst Julie Shain applauds the UN Security Council for voting unanimously to crack down financially and militarily on the Islamic State (IS), but argues that UN sanctions must be broadened to respond effectively to IS’s most potent weapon: the ability to recruit, radicalize and incite to violence online.

 

Date
February 29, 2016
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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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