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Over the last two weeks, an outbreak of coronavirus that was first reported in the area of Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has escalated into a topic of international concern.
Over the last two weeks, an outbreak of coronavirus that was first reported in the area of Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has escalated into a topic of international concern.
From getting caught in natural disasters, being assaulted during public appearances to being robbed of equipment while filming, film and media operators face a variety of security threats. Here, we present some illustrative examples of recent incidents from around the world, and offer practical advice on minimising security risks for the film and media…
Some recent high-profile cases have drawn attention to the kidnapping threat Chinese students face, as they increasingly seek educational opportunities abroad. Rob Attwell reviews a number of recent incidents and trends.
Agroterrorism is a hostile attack against agricultural production or food supply with the goal of causing mortality, generating fear, disrupting the economy or undermining sector stability. The use of a CBRN agent to conduct such an attack has potentially devastating and lasting effects.
The recent attack on the Chabad of Poway synagogue in California once again highlights that while the US’s counter-terrorism agencies remain primarily focused on Islamist-inspired terrorism, the threat posed by far-right extremists is growing and deserves proportional attention, writes Tim Geschwindt.
In 2018, the frequency and impact of cyberextortion and other types of cybercrime increased notably. Not only have the attacks become more frequent, but incidents of cyber-crime have also become more sophisticated, and have impacted a range of important industries, including healthcare, government, financial services and manufacturing.
There were numerous active assailant incidents in several European Countries and the US in 2018. In the US, the trend of mass shootings and other active assailant attacks continued, with over 300 shooting incidents recorded as of November 2018. However, active assailant attacks have taken place in less expected locations, such as Canada and the Commonwealth…
As key players debate the impact of climate change on the international stage, domestically, governments across the globe are being put to the test in their responses to natural hazards.
In this article, we examine the main kidnapping trends and incidents of 2018 from around the world, and look at some emerging trends likely to persist in 2019.
Much like its domestic policy, US foreign policy under the Donald Trump administration is characterised by uncertainty and unpredictability. The president’s approach to foreign policy appears to be driven less by ideology than pragmatism. At other times, such as with trade policy, pragmatism has been cast aside in favour of domestic political considerations.…
In October 2018, US President Trump and other senior Government officials were targeted in an attempted biological attack. Letters addressed to them were found to contain ground castor beans from which the deadly toxin, ricin, is derived. Whilst the letters were intercepted and quarantined, this event marked the latest event in a string of ricin-related…
The latest attack in Manhattan demonstrates that online Islamic State propaganda and communications can motivate do-it-yourself attacks by lone actors. LARA SIERRA-RUBIA explores the challenges for authorities in monitoring online radicalisation.