Ian Acheson & Edmund Fitton-Brown

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Unpicking extremism and counter extremism - one conversation at a time. This new Counter Extremism Project podcast series is presented by *Ian Acheson* - professor, author, former prison governor, criminal justice system leader, and counterterrorism expert - and *Edmund Fitton-Brown* - former UK ambassador to Yemen and coordinator of UN sanctions and threat assessment.

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Ian Acheson & Edmund Fitton-Brown

Episodes

S2 E3: Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe; Qatar as a mediator; Jews in Amsterdam; Trump appointments. 13.11.2024 29:15

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the Iranian regime’s use of kidnapping and imprisonment; Qatar’s suspended role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas; violence towards Jews in Amsterdam; and Donald Trump’s Cabinet and other appointments.

S2 E2: Bataclan massacre; UNWRA; Iranian regime brutality; and President Trump returns. 06.11.2024 31:30

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the anniversary of the Bataclan massacre in France; Israel declaring UNWRA persona non grata; the Iranian regime’s brutal repression of its own people; and what the return of President Trump means for violent extremism.

S2 E1: Sir David Amess MP and the Tree of Life synagogue attack; and Hollywood and terrorism. 30.10.2024 26:07

Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the anniversaries of the murder of British MP Sir David Amess by an Islamist extremist, and the attack, by a white supremacist, on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. They also offer their take on Hollywood's treatment of terrorism and extremism.

S1 E4: Forgiving IRA terrorists; insurgency in the Sahel; October 7 anniversary; and Neo-Nazis. 16.10.2024 26:36

In the fourth episode Ian and Edmund offer insights into counter extremism prevention in their own inimitable style. Presented by Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown from the Counter Extremism Project. Contact: media@counterextremism.com

S1 E3: Terrorist disruptions to normal life; hostage-taking; and peace negotiations. 09.10.2024 35:06

In the third episode Ian and Edmund continue to provide their insights into counter extremism prevention in their own inimitable style. Presented by Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown from the Counter Extremism Project.

S1 E2: Definition of extremism; diverting humanitarian aid; and Israel-Lebanon. 02.10.2024 27:41

In the second episode Ian and Edmund continue their trip around counter extremism prevention in their own inimitable style. Presented by Ian Acheson and Edmund Fitton-Brown from the Counter Extremism Project.

S1 E1: 9/11, Hezbollah, and the role satire 24.09.2024 29:36

Ian and Edmund reflect on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the attacks on Hezbollah's capabilities inside Lebanon, and touch on the role of satire in counter extremism.