‘Decolonisation’ Hampers Research in Islamist Counter-Terrorism: Expert

‘Decolonisation’ Hampers Research in Islamist Counter-Terrorism: Expert
A mural bears the logo of the ISIS terrorist group in this undated photo. Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images
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Academics could be self-censoring as universities are increasingly adopting decolonisation policies which some argue are at odds with counter-terrorism research into Islamism and Jihadism.

In February, Steven Greer, a professor at the University of Bristol and a leading authority on human rights, particularly with respect to counter-terrorism legislation, spoke to multiple media outlets about being forced into hiding in fear for his life after students made false “Islamophobia” accusations.
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