A recent podcast episode takes on a growing reality in national security: terrorism and violent extremism have been reshaped by the internet.
Director of Programming Haleigh Horan speaks with Bjørn Ihler, a leading expert on counter-terrorism, violent extremism, and technology’s role in modern security. Ihler has advised governments, international organizations, and technology platforms on responding to extremist threats while protecting human rights.
The conversation focuses on how extremist networks now operate across borders and platforms, using online ecosystems to accelerate radicalization and coordination. Ihler offers rare insight into global policy coordination behind the scenes.
The episode also highlights the challenge of balancing security, technology regulation, and civil liberties. This discussion highlights why principled, cross-sector cooperation is essential to counter violent extremism effectively, without compromising the democratic values such efforts are meant to protect.
The episode is part of IN NETWORK, a nonprofit focused on informing, inspiring, and innovating futures in national security.
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