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Peter Clarke
Former head of the Metropolitan Police's anti-terrorist branch and National Coordinator of Terrorist Investigations, who led major UK counterterrorism operations discussed in the episode.
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Sep 17, 2025
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7/7: The Inside Story – The Voices of Londonistan • Episode 2
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In this compelling discussion, Peter Clarke, former head of the Metropolitan Police's anti-terrorist branch, shares his insights on how counterterrorism strategies evolved post-9/11. Eamon Dean, a former jihadist turned intelligence agent, reveals chilling early warnings about al-Qaeda's ambitions. Sir David Omond explains the creation of CONTEST, the UK's new counterterror strategy, and the challenges of identifying threats from within. They delve into the radicalizing effects of events like the Rushdie affair and how identity crises among British Muslims have contributed to vulnerabilities.
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