Perspective | 6 Apr 2022
Customary Leaders and Terrorism in the Sahel: Co-opted, Coerced, or Killed?
Méryl Demuynck
Julie Coleman J.D., LL.M
Regarded by violent extremist groups as rival governance actors, customary authorities have been targeted by terrorists’ propaganda and violence. This Perspective provides an overview of the types of interactions between customary authorities and terrorist organisations in the Sahel.

Research Paper | 31 Mar 2022
Al Qaeda’s Algerian Strategy: Attempts to Co-opt the Hirak and Rehabilitate the Salafi-Jihadi Image
Meili Criezis
Sammie Wicks
This Research Paper examines al-Qaeda commentary on the Hirak through qualitative content analysis and identifies shifts in propaganda messaging. The research also seeks to contribute towards a gap in the literature by addressing a not commonly discussed subject matter within terrorism studies.
Report | 30 Mar 2022
Customary Characters in Uncustomary Circumstances - Programming and Policy Recommendations
Méryl Demuynck
Julie Coleman J.D., LL.M
This document provides policy recommendations for building community resilience against violent extremism in the border regions of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Perspective | 6 Apr 2022
Customary Leaders and Terrorism in the Sahel: Co-opted, Coerced, or Killed?
Méryl Demuynck
Julie Coleman J.D., LL.M
Regarded by violent extremist groups as rival governance actors, customary authorities have been targeted by terrorists’ propaganda and violence. This Perspective provides an overview of the types of interactions between customary authorities and terrorist organisations in the Sahel.