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False Start: Identifying the wrong suspect after a terrorist attack

A discussion of the dangerous trend of circulating false suspects following a terrorist attack, and why it is important to show restraint and professionalism when dealing with terrorism.

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ORF: Interview with Yan St-Pierre on raids in Germany

ORF’s radio FM4 interviewed Yan St-Pierre on the raids in Germany, connected to the attacks in Paris.

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Paris, Baga, Istanbul… & Copenhagen: Responding to Terrorism Part 2

Terrorism is highly personal, rooted in identity and romance. It needs no framework, no training, just beliefs and the will to act on them. That’s why it’s so potent and adaptable. Our attitudes need to match this simplicity. (Photo: Kim Bach / flickr.com / CC BY 2.0)

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Paris, Baga, Istanbul: Responding to Terrorism – Part 1

The first week of the new year is a stark reminder of how present and diverse terrorism is. It started with Boko Haram laying waste to the town of Baga, a Turkish suicide bomber at an Istanbul police station, and the attacks on Charlie Hebdo and the kosher supermarket in Paris. (Photo: Ren Kuo / flickr.com / CC BY 2.0)