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When words like “terrorism” get thrown around to justify even more violence, one can’t help but wonder if there is even a way out of this loop! And for goodness’ sake, how do they sleep at night? Seriously. How?! Dr. Ahmed Afzaal designed the course "𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬," specifically to help us examine these questions with a critical eye. 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄? 🔹 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧: Through 12 sessions, you’ll explore the concepts of violence, war, and terrorism, where you’ll learn to cut through mainstream narratives, distinguish facts from spin, and adopt a justice-oriented perspective on both historical and current events. 🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Every week, you get to ask Dr. Afzaal anything in a live Q&A. Wondering about the ethics of war, the roots of terrorism, or how to advocate for peace? This is your chance to dive deep. 🔹 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: For just $150, you'll gain insights on a new way to see the world. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate to mark your understanding and commitment to critical thinking. Want to be the person in the room who says, "Actually, here's another way to look at it..." and backs it up with solid points? Follow the link to enroll: https://lnkd.in/eQe4w3Bf

A smorgasbord of fascinating presentations (exploring how nonverbal behaviour and questioning techniques can, alongside emerging technologies, help identify those with hostile criminal or negative intent) await delegates to Behavioural Analysis 2024. The international security event takes place at Brentford Football Club on 21-23 May. Some of our speakers have recorded their own personal welcome messages encouraging you to – if you have not already – join them and industry colleagues in London next month. Listen in to Diana Nowek, An Gaiser, Dr. Craig Donald, Alexandra James, Dr. Emma Bradford, Dr. Sagit Yehoshua Ph.D, Antoni (Tony) Werts, Abdibasid Ali Mohamed, Harel Peled, Varsha Avadhany, Oliver Kastens, Dr David Keatley and conference chair Philip Baum. The centrepiece to the conference is a Joe Navarro masterclass entitled ‘What Every Body is Saying to Security Professionals’. This is Joe’s only stage appearance in Europe this year. There’s less than three weeks to secure your place at the standard booking rate. To register, visit https://lnkd.in/d3PuhNn #threatdetection #securityconference #security #nonverbalcommunication #profiling #deceptiondetection #counterterrorism #bodylanguage #riskmanagement #avsec #behaviordetection #behaviouralanalysis #behaviouralanalysis2024

Here is your chance to meet and hear from the best in the world on #behavioranalysis in #security settings. Learn about #profiling, #ethical dilemma in #AI in behaviour Analysis, #geopolitics and the way #crimeprevention works and many such interesting topics. More than 100 participants have enrolled... Join them to get skilled in #Threatmanagement, #workplaceviolenceprevention #insiderthreatmanagement

Societal Polarization: An Evolving Threat to U.S. Homeland Security Media Social Media & Disinformation, Terrorism & Counterterrorism / Viewpoints / April 4, 2024 Michael McMasters’ thesis, “Societal Polarization: An Evolving Threat to U.S. Homeland Security,” examines the growing problem of societal polarization in the U.S. and its risks to national security. He explores the January 6th Capitol assault and concludes with recommendations involving civic education, media accountability, and further research to mitigate polarization and promote an informed, empathetic society. https://lnkd.in/gtib6wh5

Facing the Future: A Discussion on Niger and West African Security Cooperation Hudson Institute 28 May 2024 Niger’s 2023 military coup led to swift changes, and many now wonder what’s next for West African security cooperation. As American troops move out and Russian troops move in, will United States counterterrorism operations continue in Niger and the Sahel region? West African security experts Ibrahim Yahaya Ibrahim of International Crisis Group, Malik Samuel of the Institute for Security Studies, and Aneliese Bernard of Strategic Stabilization Advisors join Hudson Research Fellow James Barnett for a discussion moderated by Media Fellow Jeremy Hunt.

Two days ago, The New York Times published a significant article on the term #Genocide. In it, the author Bret Stephens discusses the issue of the political #instrumentalization of such terms in the context of the current #escalation phase, which ultimately leads to the partial or complete devaluation of the term’s inherent meaning. The shifts in the meaning of words in political and public #discourses, as well as the question of what motivates the distorting use of such terms, should be brought more into focus in the media. In addition to publishing a truly disturbing report on mass rapes and mutilation of civilian victims (see below), which has been widely shared here on LinkedIn, The New York Times has addressed an important issue with Stephens' article. Given the partly unbalanced reporting observable in the last three months, this stands as a significant signal from the American outlet. https://lnkd.in/gstYMEF3 https://lnkd.in/g5GdA4pt In February, my DA research team is poised to publish an open-access #guidebook encompassing over 40 chapters. This comprehensive resource will expound upon labels and #concepts associated with antisemitism, elucidating them through a myriad of explicit and implicit examples. The exploration includes various #stereotypes and #analogies, also delving into the pivotal role of the term "genocide" within this context. https://lnkd.in/eqZafMB5 #Mideast #Israel #hatespeech #antisemitism #terrorism #holocaust #distortion #socialmedia #decodingantisemitism

In times of crisis, chaos, uncertainty and arousal, the system immediately seeks normalcy. It searches for an anchor point, something to help make sense of the world around us and a familiar path out of the situation. I talk more about what occurs in the “untrained mind” by leveraging Amanda Ripley’s work, “The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes where she beautifully articulates the natural human “Survival Arc” that we will each experience to some degree. From denial, into deliberation and on to the decisive moment where you will take the actions necessary to survive or you will succumb to the circumstances. This event was no different. Watch as people, untrained, undeveloped, with their attention elsewhere fail to take even the most primal actions while being shot at. You will hear many that say, “oh, I would have…” but would you? I’ve watched many a “trained” person fall prey to overwhelm or an inability to resolve the conflicts in their system during times of chaos. The truth is, unless you’ve done the work and know, with relative certainty how you will react, you’re vulnerable to the world around you. The hard truth is, you either are or you are not ready. Halfway may help, but as my mother often said, “close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” Dig in more on this and everything else you need to know as we watch things go to hell all around us… WHEN IT ALL GOES TO HELL: Notes on chaos and crisis from a CIA Counterterrorism Operator https://a.co/d/60qVvrJ #crisis #chaos #leadership

Read the latest occasional paper by Sai Charan Hussainpur on Why was 9/11 not a Black Swan Event? Read the detailed paper here https://lnkd.in/gaPAxP6z #USA #alqaeda #geopolitics #Security #SouthAsia #WestAsia #Terrorism #Radicalization

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Egon Cholakian, a renowned national security expert, is shaking the foundations of world geopolitics with his revelations about “global anti-cultism”. His video message “The Crossroads” as well as the documentary he mentioned, “The Impact,” reveal how psychological manipulation and information terrorism are used to destabilize countries and fuel conflicts. Cholakian's work serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers lurking beneath the surface of global events. It is time to act before it is too late. Governments, politicians and the public must stand up to these transnational forces that threaten our democratic institutions and world peace. Watch actfiles.org #GlobalSecurity #InformationalTerrorism #Anticultism #Cholakian #TheImpact #CivilizationalWar #SecurityExpert