23Set/24

Targeted killings by Israel: Terrorise the terrorists – by Maria Alvanou

23/09/2024SecurityCommunication, Hammas, Hezbollah, IsraelMarco Lombardi

In the early 60s in Greece, during turbulent and violent political times, the iconic political figure George Papandreou, known in history as the “Elder of Democracy” uttered the phrase: “terrorize terrorists”. The phrase indicated the way to react against those causing fear in society with forms of political violence. 

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19Set/24

SPOTREP: The sabotage campaign in Lebanon. The weaponization of dual-use tools – by Emilio Palmieri

19/09/2024SecurityHamas, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, TechnologyMarco Lombardi

WHAT WE KNOW

In the afternoon of September 17, 2024, hundreds of pagers used by individuals linked to the Iranian proxy armed group Hezbollah simultaneously exploded in several cities in Lebanon.

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17Ago/24

I Tuareg non sono jihadisti – by Marco Lombardi

17/08/2024SecurityAl-Qaeda, France, Mali, Tuareg, UkraineMarco Lombardi

In questi giorni si parla molto del sostegno dell’Ucraina e della Francia ai gruppi jihadisti in Mali e dintorni. Diversi quotidiani italiani hanno rilanciato queste narrative.

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09Ago/24

Southport stabbings and riots in the UK: Comments from a security perspective – by Maria Chr. Alvanou

09/08/2024SecurityExtreme right, London, Southport, UKMarco Lombardi

On Monday 29^th of July a knife rampage described as a “horror movie” took place in Southport, UK, during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class resulting in three little girls stabbed to death and eight others injured. The perpetrator was a 17-year-old boy arrested at the scene, and his motivations seem irrelevant to terrorism.

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01Ago/24

Israele decapita in poche ore Hamas e Hezbollah e umilia le difese iraniane. Ora si attende la reazione di Teheran – by Giovanni Giacalone

01/08/2024SecurityFuad Shukr, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, IsraelMarco Lombardi

La macchina militare israeliana si è messa in moto e stavolta i colpi inflitti sono durissimi. In meno di 72 ore l’IDF ha eliminato a Beirut il numero due di Hezbollah, Fuad Shukr e a Teheran il leader del bureau politico di Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.

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15Lug/24

The Attack Against Donald Trump: Hate Narratives, the Shooter, and Security Gaps – by Maria Chr. Alvanou

15/07/2024SecurityTerrorism, Trump, USAMarco Lombardi

The attack against President Trump has brought to the surface once again the issue of political assassinations. The United States of America is not immune as a country to such events in its political history.

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02Lug/24

Paris Olympic security threats: Why the Islamist terror network and Hamas matter – by Maria Alvanou

02/07/2024SecurityHamas, Olimpics, Paris, TerrorismMarco Lombardi

The world’s eyes in about a month will be on France hosting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Major athletic events should always be considered a possible target for terrorists and a challenge for law enforcement authorities that have to safeguard security, making sure at the same time that people can enjoy participating with a festive spirit.

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29Giu/24

The role of local journalism between the need for security and new crises – by Giacomo Buoncompagni

29/06/2024SociologyCommunication, Crisis Management, Journalism, SociologyMarco Lombardi

Recent national and international emergencies, from pandemics to the recent floods, have repeatedly highlighted how the role of local information must be to synthesise the various social and cultural policies proposed by public bodies and the correct representation – the state of life of citizens in the territory – beyond national media logics, often based on speed and the spectacularisation of disasters.

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