AUDIO - The International Risk Podcast Ep 181: Far-Right Terrorism in America with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware - US Election Series
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL RISK PODCAST ON 31 OCTOBER 2024
With the US election next week, we sit down with two of the world's foremost experts on terrorism: Bruce Hoffman, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and Georgetown University professor, and Jacob Ware, Research Fellow at CFR and specialist in far-right extremism. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking new book, God, Guns, and Sedition, which examines the evolving landscape of far-right terrorism in America.
Our guests explore how traditional extremist movements have transformed in the digital age, becoming more sophisticated and internationally influential. Drawing on Hoffman's half-century of expertise and Ware's deep understanding of contemporary extremist tactics, the conversation delves into crucial topics including:
The fusion of anti-government sentiment, religious extremism, and militant advocacy
How social media platforms have revolutionised extremist recruitment
The global impact of U.S.-based extremist movements
The emergence of "accelerationism" as a tactical framework
Lessons learned from the January 6th Capitol riot
Protecting democratic institutions while maintaining their accessibility
This essential discussion provides security professionals, risk analysts, and concerned citisens with vital insights into one of the most pressing challenges facing democratic institutions today.
The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.
