National Post: Hans-Jakob Schindler: The continued threat of terrorism

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CEP Senior Director Hans-Jakob Schindler writes: "The twin challenge from right-wing and Islamist terrorism will continue to dominate the terrorism threat landscape. Enabled and fuelled by technologies such as social media, internet communication and the increasing abuse of cryptocurrencies, these groups are now able to co-operate and organize globally, and to communicate and finance themselves effectively, mostly by using cost-free services."

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November 17, 2021
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Daily Dose

Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

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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