Talking Terror

Back in early 2020 I sat down with Erin Kearns to talk about her fascinating research on why terrorists lie. Back then I thought this was going to be one of many more Talking Terror episodes for an upcoming series. However, since then for a multitude of reasons there has not been an opportunity to concentrate on developing the third series. But it would be a shame for this episode never to see the light of day. Erin gives great insight here on her research, insight that I know you will enjoy. Since the recording of this episode Erin has moved to join the excellent team at NCITE in the University of Nebraska Omaha. Hopefully one day soon there will be a new Talking Terror series. But until that day please enjoy this lost episode.

This episode was made in collaboration with our friends 'Conversations with Criminologists', an excellent podcast from the Criminology team at University College Cork. This episode was recorded at the 2019 North South Criminology Conference in Cork and includes a conversation between John Horgan and Shadd Maruna about their research in criminology and terrorism studies. In this discussion there is a conversation on how terrorism researchers can learn from the desistance literature in criminology.

Nathan Smith and Emma Barrett: Extreme Environments and Counter-Terrorism by John F. Morrison

This is an appeal for an information or help that any listeners could give in the search for Nora Quoirin a 15 year old girl with learning difficulties missing in Malaysia. She went missing from the Dusun resort near Seremban 62km south of Kuala Lumpur. The family believe that because of her disabilities that she would not wander away or leave her parents under her own agency. She will also not be able to comprehend her situation or react. If you have any information, no matter how small, please get in touch with the Malaysian authorities.

In today's episode John talks to David Well's from the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED)about the role which the UN broadly, and CTED specifically play in counter-terrorism and CVE. This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

In today's episode John talks to Dr. Nicole Tishler about her research on terrorist hoaxes. This interview focuses on her research for her PhD dissertation for which she was awarded the 2018 TRI Award for best PhD thesis in the field of terrorism studies. This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

In this episode John talks to Dr. Julia Pearce from Kings College London about her fascinating research on terrorism risk perception and risk communication. If you want a 35% discount on the Middle East and Politics books from bloomsbury.com use the discount code TALKINGIBT19. Also be sure to have a look at the new MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. More information can be found here:https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/postgraduate/law/terrorism-and-counter-terrorism-studies/

in this week's episode John talks to James Khalil.James is one of the authors of the RUSI report Deradicalisation and Disengagement in Somalia. In this episode they talk about the findings of this report and how their potential application. The full report can be downloaded from https://rusi.org/sites/default/files/20190104_whr_4-18_deradicalisation_and_disengagement_in_somalia_web.pdf Thanks to IB Tauris you can receive a 35% discount on all Middle East Politics books from bloomsbury.com using the discount code TALKINGIBT19.

In this episode John talks to Daniel Koehler, the director of the GermanInstitute on Radicalization and Deradicalization Studies (GIRDS). Daniel is widely considered to be one of the world leading experts in relation to radicalisation and deradicalisation. In this episode they concentrate on his extensive deradicalisation research. This episode is sponsored by I.B. Tauris. For a 35% discount from bloomsbury.com in their Middle East and politics books use the discount code TALKINGIBT19

In today's episode John talks to Dr. Raquel DaSilva about a range of topics. Included this chat are topics such as the role of narratives, critical terrorism studies, and Portuguese terrorism. Thanks to IB Tauris for their continued sponsorship. For 35% discount on all books in then Politics and Middle East section of bloomsbury.com just use the discount code TALKINGIBT19

In today's episode John talks to Dr. Michael J. Williams, of the American University in the Emirates, about the need for a more scientific approach to developing and assessing CVE programmes. Thanks as always to IB Tauris for their sponsorship of the podcast. For 35% off Politics and Middle East section of bloomsbury.com use the discount code TALKINGIBT19

This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

In this week’s episode John talks to William Baldet and Sean Arbuthnot about their experiences as Prevent coordinators. In this discussion they tackle some of the criticisms of Prevent as well as illustrating what Prevent coordinator does. If you want to find out more about Prevent and are in the London area then be sure to come along to the launch event of the MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies where there will be a panel on Prevent https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-of-law-london-lauch-event-tickets-9533712591 If you want 35% off all books in Middle East and Politics section of Bloomsbury.com just use the discount code TALKINGIBT19

This episode is sponsored by IB Tauris. If you want a 35% discount on all books from the Middle-East and Politics sections of bloomsbury.com be sure to use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. If you or anyone you know is interested in doing an MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London be sure to visit rhul.ac.uk for more information.

On May 15th 2019 we will be launch our new MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. At the launch there will be keynote addresses by Lord Bernard Hogan Howe and Prof. Amina Memon. There will also be contributions on a range of topics from Prof. Nick Hardwick, Prof Anna Gupta, Dr. Anthony Richards, and the host of Talking Terror John Morrison. If you are interested in coming along be sure to register on our Eventbrite page:https: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-of-law-london-launch-event-tickets-9533712591?utm_term=eventname_text

In this episode John talks to David Malet from American University about his research on foreign fighters. As well as looking at the modern day phenomenon the chat discusses what we can learn from the history of foreign fighters. The talk also deals with the key issue of recidivism, and asks the core question: do policy makers ever read academic articles? If you are interested in the Royal Holloway, University of London, MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies be sure to come along to our launch event in Senate House London on May 15th, 2019. If you are interested in attending please register here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-of-law-london-lauch-event-tickets-9533712591?utm_term=eventname_text Thanks to our sponsors at IB Tauris all Talking Terror listeners will receive a 35% discount on all books from the Middle East and Politics section of bloomsbury.com by using the discount code TALKINGIBT19. Happy reading!!

In this week's episode John talks to Tricia Bacon from American University about her research on why terrorists form international alliances. Prior to her employment at American University, Dr. Bacon worked on counterterrorism for over ten years at the Department of State, including in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, the Bureau of Counterterrorism, and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. However, this interview focuses on her academic research since leaving the Department of State. Anyone who is based in/able to get to London on May 15th is welcome to come along to the launch of the Royal Holloway University of London, MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. This event will include talks by Baron Bernard Hogan-Howe, and Prof Amina Memon. There will also be a panel discussion including Professor Nick Hardwick, Prof Anna Gupta, Dr. Anthony Richards, and Dr. John Morrison. Anyone wishing to attending can register for free herehttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/school-of-law-london-lauch-event-tickets-9533712591?utm_term=eventname_text Also anyone wanting the 35% discount on all Middle-East and Politics books from bloomsbury.com can use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout.

In this weeks episode John Morrison talks to Dr. Michael Kenney about his book The Islamic State in Britain:Radicalisation and Resilience in an Activist Network. Based on extensive ethnographic research this book gives a fascinating insight into al-Muhajiroun and their leadership and rank and file membership. Thanks to our sponsors at IB Tauris all Talking Terror listeners can get a 35% discount on all Middle-East and Politics books from www.bloomsbury.com. Just use the discount code TALKINGIBT19 at checkout. Also be sure to check out the new MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. This programme will be offered full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) from September 2019 in our central London campus. For more information check out this linkhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/postgraduate/law/terrorism-and-counter-terrorism-studies/ For all updates on Talking Terror be sure to follow us on Twitter @terror_podcast and @morrison_jf