The Morning Brief Terrorism 2.0
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Nov 18, 2025 Dr. Christine Fair, a Georgetown scholar specializing in South Asian security, and Dr. John Horgan, a psychologist who studies terrorism, delve into the unsettling rise of white-collar extremism. They explore how trained professionals are blending into traditional role models of militancy and the implications of online radicalization. Key topics include the psychology behind lone actors, the challenges posed by mixing ideologies, and the need for better preparedness within India's institutions to combat evolving terrorist threats.
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Posters Sparked The Investigation
- Posters of Jaish Muhammad in Naugam led police to three locals and then to a local imam whose phone linked to doctors.
- That trail uncovered a network of medical professionals allegedly involved in explosives and linked to the Delhi blast.
University Tied Multiple Suspects
- The arrested doctors worked at Alphala University and its medical college and hospital, creating a common institutional link.
- They previously served in government institutions in Kashmir before moving to Alphala.
Professionals As Concealment
- White-collar terrorism uses professional credentials as camouflage and expertise to avoid detection.
- This blurs the expected profile of terrorists and complicates intelligence and policing efforts.
