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Jacinta Carroll

Policy report

The citizen as enemy combatant: dealing with foreign terrorist fighters

Foreign terrorist fighters are a complex problem - some are both perpetrators and victims of terrorism. This policy paper argues that Australian counter-terrorism officials should publicise Australia’s approach to foreign fighters and use case studies to illustrate the range of roles, including women and children...
Report

More than submarines: new dimensions in the Australia–France strategic partnership

This compendium examines the France–Australia relationship, bringing together experts from each country to explore our shared histories and plot a course for where we might take the relationship in the future.
Guide

CT quick look: Manchester Arena bombing, 22 May 2017

This guide suggests that examines the Manchester Arena and argues that Western countries remain vulnerable to terrorism that exploits radicalised local nationals, trained and directed from overseas, targeting mass gathering events.
Report

Operation Marksburg and CT arrest in Young, 28 February 2017

Overview On 28 February 2017, 42-year-old Australian national Haisem Zahab was arrested and charged with foreign incursion offences for allegedly assisting Islamic State (IS). He was reportedly seeking to develop defensive technology to detect coalition laser-guided munitions in Iraq and Syria and to develop offensive...
Book

Counterterrorism Yearbook 2017

This yearbook looks at those areas around the world where terrorism and counterterrorism (CT) are in greatest focus. Each chapter examines CT developments in 2016, including the terrorist threat being faced and how governments and others have approached CT through both policy and operations.