Professor Rohan Gunaratna

The threat specialist of the global security environment with over 30 years of academic, policy, and operational experience in national and international security.

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The Inside Story of the Sri Lanka’s Easter Massacre

In this best selling book Professor Rohan Gunaratna dives deep into the inner workings of the Easter Sunday Massacre’s planning and preparation, the failings of the state and gives readers valuable insights into the patterns of radicalization, extremist ideologies, and security vulnerabilities that contributed to this terrible tradegy.

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Unmasking the Far-Right: A Global Research Agenda

Edited by Rohan Gunaratna and Katalin Pethö-Kiss, this research agenda delves into the rising trend of far-right-inspired political violence. As governments worldwide prioritize domestic extremism, the book analyzes far-right groups in high-concern countries. It offers a comparative perspective, discussing key developments, threats, and historic roots of far-right activism.

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Palgrave Handbook of Terrorism in Africa

A new addition to the Handbook on Terrorism series! With the rise of global terrorism as a preeminent national security threat, I have taken the initiative and effort and authored a series of three handbooks on terrorism.

They are:
1. Handbook of Terrorism in Africa together with Dr C. Nna-Emeka Okereke (Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)
2. Handbook of Terrorism in the Middle East (Published by World Scientific Publishing, 2022)
3. Handbook of Terrorism in the Asia-Pacific with Stefanie Kam (Published by World Scientific Publishing, 2016)

The latest book on Africa is timely due to the rise of terrorism in the continent. Conducted by Al Qaeda and the Islamic State and their affiliates, the book through its 25 contributors, urges the international community to support Africa’s fight, both against their fanatical ideologies and operational capabilities.

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Is western education a sin? According to the Boko Haram it is! And hundreds of school children have been kidnapped for this very reason. But what can African leaders do about this?! Ideology is not easy to dismantle. I urge and encourage African leaders and counter terrorism practitioners to come together, regardless of borders, and work together to constructively alleviate the security issues arising from Boko Haram and other affiliate and related groups. The African people deserve better! The international community too must respond to these threats. Cooperation and collaboration are key for ensuring Africa's security, freedom and prosperity. To learn more about the growing rise of terrorism in Africa, the 'Palgrave Handbook of Terrorism in Africa' published by Palgrave Macmillan offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's emergence as an epicentre for global terrorism, delving into the critical factors shaping security threats and vulnerabilities across the continent. With a rich historical and empirical foundation, the book co-edited by myself and Dr C. Nna-Emeka Okereke presents a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of terrorism, and is a pivotal resource for effective counterterrorism and peacebuilding initiatives. To get the book visit: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-89940-9
Boko Haram & the sin of Western education!
While the world is looking the other way, terrorism in Africa is expanding in all directions! Palki Sharma from WION (World Is One News) is right. So what do we do about it? To stop this spread, African countries must work together and strengthen their security systems. The way terrorist groups connect and move across borders shows why sharing information and conducting joint operations is so important. By partnering with other nations, both within Africa and globally, governments can better protect vulnerable areas like the Sahel. Building stronger local security forces and improving regional teamwork will help prevent terrorist groups from gaining ground, ensuring Africa’s communities can thrive in peace and safety. To learn more about the growing rise of terrorism in Africa, the 'Palgrave Handbook of Terrorism in Africa' published by Palgrave Macmillan offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's emergence as an epicentre for global terrorism, delving into the critical factors shaping security threats and vulnerabilities across the continent. With a rich historical and empirical foundation, the book presents a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of terrorism, and is a pivotal resource for effective counterterrorism and peacebuilding initiatives. To get the book visit: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-89940-9
Terrorism in Africa is expanding FAST
To Africa's counter terrorism leadership I say, "Collaboration and partnerships both internally among institutions and externally among allies is crucial for securing Africa's security." In this excerpt of the webinar in collaboration with the Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security, I take my listeners through the evolution of terrorism in the Africa region. To learn more about the growing rise of terrorism in Africa, the 'Palgrave Handbook of Terrorism in Africa' published by Palgrave Macmillan offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's emergence as an epicentre for global terrorism, delving into the critical factors shaping security threats and vulnerabilities across the continent. With a rich historical and empirical foundation, the book presents a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of terrorism, and is a pivotal resource for effective counterterrorism and peacebuilding initiatives. To get the book visit: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-89940-9 To watch the full webinar, visit: https://youtu.be/MAHR8Y3Idag
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