September 25, 2013
Yan St-Pierre has been working on the issue of terrorism since 1995. He has contributed research and analysis on far-right, far-left and religious terrorism for over twenty years and was a key contributor to research projects in the USA, Germany, France and Canada among others. He also worked extensively in the field for counter-terrorism and security oriented initiatives, notably in the Balkans, Mali, Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria and Pakistan as well as numerous other countries around the world. He believes versatility to be a key asset, and this translates into his work by being just as comfortable in an academic environment as in a conflict zone.
As CEO and counter-terrorism advisor for the Modern Security Consulting Group MOSECON GmbH, he advises heads of state and government, governments, NGOs and private companies on how to develop counter-terrorism and security strategies and policies that reflect the realities on the ground. His advice takes into account all aspects of counter-terrorism ranging from social measures such as deradicalisation to post-conflict initiatives. He believes counter-terrorism strategies must have full practical value, be adaptable, flexible and multifaceted, all of which is designed to match the speed and flexibility of terrorists while being aware of political realities.
His analysis and advice is also sought by international media and he is a regular contributor to the BBC, RFI, France 24, N24, Le Devoir, Wall Street Journal and NewsTalk Radio New Zealand among others.