Terrorism in World Politics

The Future of Terrorism examines how technological innovation and global multipolarity are reshaping the nature of terrorism in the 21st century. The analysis identifies artificial intelligence, social media, and cryptocurrencies as key enablers that have decentralized extremist networks, enabling recruitment, financing, and cyberattacks across borders. It also explores how geopolitical rivalries...

The Shadow of Power delves into state terrorism as a political strategy that employs fear and violence to silence dissent and maintain control. Through historical cases from Latin America’s dictatorships, the Soviet Union, apartheid South Africa, and colonial regimes, the discussion exposes how governments have used disappearance, torture, and censorship to impose ideological conformity. The episo...

This podcast explores the persistence of white supremacist ideologies in contemporary U.S. society, examining their evolution into organized domestic terrorism. The discussion traces the ideological roots of groups like the Proud Boys, their justification of violence under the guise of patriotism, and the social and political factors—such as misinformation, polarization, and exclusion—that sustain...

The episode examines the phenomenon of cyberterrorism and digital radicalization as one of the most complex challenges of the 21st century, focusing on how technology and social networks have become tools for spreading extremist ideologies, recruiting followers, and generating fear on a global scale. It explores the causes linked to algorithmic influence, emotional manipulation, and the creation o...