Islamic extremism, which breeds terror globally, must be fought as an ideology. But Islamic terrorism must be fought and crushed wherever it shows up by whatever means necessary.

The HSC hosted its final policy soirée of the year with the former Vice President of the Maldives.

The Human Security Centre (HSC) stands in solidarity with the people of France following the brutal attacks in Paris on Friday.

Islamic democracy is not democracy, and absolute security is not liberty.

February 2, 2015 By Andrias Parmour – Research Assistant From a political perspective, Christmas extended to beyond the New Year for Marine Le Pen and the Front National as the news of the Charlie Hebdo and hostage killings undoubtedly garnered ...

Freedom of expression should never be an act of bravery. Whoever threatens it is an enemy of all freedom-loving people.

On 18th August 2014, the HSC’s Executive Director, Julie Lenarz, was on LBC discussing the threat posed by ISIS and strategy in Iraq.

On Wednesday, 23 April, 2014, the HIC was invited to attend Tony Blair's keynote speech on the Middle East and North Africa at Bloomberg HQ, London. The central argument Blair made, which underpinned his later analysis, was the assertion that religious extremism - specifically radical Islam - is the single greatest threat to global security today and one which is not abating, but growing in reach, power and willingness to commit acts of incredible violence.

While the Middle East is going through one of the most turbulent periods in history, America is governed by one of the most, if not the most, risk-averse post-war Presidents. The consequences of this unfortunate match are devastating, far-reaching and long-lasting.

When will we learn that, where Islamism is involved, we have to get involved early and not late? We may well look back in years to come and ask ourselves why it was that we managed to lose on two fronts; not only that we let thousands of civilians be massacred, but also created the ideal conditions for a new generation of terrorists to boot.