Graig Klein

Asst. Professor at Leiden University Institute of Security & Global Affairs. Terrorism & Political Violence Research Group. View my own.

[Graig Klein @GraigKlein]

Great to read interesting & impactful research & analysis by a former student

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

A wave of attacks targeting #Jewish sites across #Belgium, the #Netherlands and the #UK has been claimed by a previously unknown group, HAYI.

This analysis examines its digital footprint and possible links to #Iranian hybrid activity in Europe.

📖https://t.co/10jcybfNi1

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

What is the potential effectiveness of 28th Sept #Nasrallah #TargetedKilling in defeating #Hezbollah long-term?

In this analysis, @GraigKlein explains why the #terrorist group is likely to survive #Israel’s campaign of strikes and killings.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/rDrKZUu308

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

Produced by myself, @GraigKlein and @barbaramolas with support from the @NCTV_NL , @ICCT_TheHague and @fggaleiden /3

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

1. AI for Terrorist Operational Purposes
2. AI Content and Content Flows
3. AI and Large Language Models
4. AI and State-Sponsored Terrorism
5. AI as an Independent Entity

You can access it here:
https://t.co/N774OVjDf0
/2

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

We can now publicly share our concept note for our 2024 workshop on Terrorist Exploitation of #AI. This helpful and concise publication was produced before the workshop and summarizes some of the recent research on five themes relevant to this topic: /1

[Graig Klein @GraigKlein]

Opportunity to work on a new & interesting #terrorism & #politicalviolence project with the great researcher & leader @efetokdemir

[Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir]

📢Hiring one postdoctoral and two predoctoral researchers for the @ERC_Research Grant project #COUNSTER, each position for up to 3 years to start on May 2026.

Postdoc link: https://t.co/hIgnqSR3xW (Deadline Feb 20)

Predoc link: https://t.co/G3x0VLGmIi (Deadline March 1)

[Graig Klein @GraigKlein]

Unfortunate @IKEA purchases today. Opened 1 package & missing 1 screw. Opened a light bulb & the glass is cracked. What’s happening??!!

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

Last week @GraigKlein and I were delighted to welcome over 20 international, multi-disciplinary experts for our @Google Safety and Trust workshop on Countering Terrorist Exploitation of #AI in the Hague. /1

[Cambridge University Press - Politics @CUP_PoliSci]

#OpenAccess from @EJIntSec -

China, DIME, and innovative deterrence methodology: How authoritarian states react to deterrence activities through information - https://t.co/d3yKqUZFn2

- Scott Fisher, @GraigKlein, Juris Pupcenoks & Juste Codjo

#FirstView

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

In this analysis, @GraigKlein discusses the long-term consequences & the effectiveness of targeted strikes as a #counterterrorism measure against Hezbollah.

Furthermore, he explores how its structure can make it harder for these operations to succeed.

➡️ https://t.co/kHAVx8R8aM

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

The ICCT is looking for a Junior Research Fellow in the CET programme!

You will contribute to an #EU-funded project on #antisemism and #Russian extremist #disinformation, while also being involved in the broader research of the ICCT.

Apply now ➡️ https://t.co/WDco5VfJex

[International Centre for Counter-Terrorism @ICCT_TheHague]

The #farright is effectively using #AI to easily spread harmful content.

@barbaramolas & Heron Lopes explore the extent of the phenomenon by presenting data and evidence-based insights, which might help taking proper action to prevent it.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/ttPYu9wu4e

[Graig Klein @GraigKlein]

Excited to work with @Joana_Cook on our @Google Trust & Safety Research Award project looking at tools & methods for countering extremist content online. Great opportunity to analyze the risks & benefits of #AI

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

It’s been a particularly busy end of the year, but happy to celebrate this with @GraigKlein. We have won a Google Safety and Trust award for our project Countering Violent Extremist Content Online: A Multidisciplinary Approach. You can read more below.

https://t.co/vJk1g41Qkl

[Graig Klein @GraigKlein]

We had an interesting & informative 2 days. Great to work with @Joana_Cook & @barbaramolas on this

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

I’ve started to focus more on #AI & this is one example. Over two days ⁦@ICCT_TheHague⁩, ⁦@ISGA_Hague⁩ & ⁦@NCTV_NL⁩ coordinated a group of leading experts to hypothesize how terrorists & violent extremists could exploit AI. More to come. https://t.co/r9qNW0NaUW

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

I’ve started to focus more on #AI & this is one example. Over two days ⁦@ICCT_TheHague⁩, ⁦@ISGA_Hague⁩ & ⁦@NCTV_NL⁩ coordinated a group of leading experts to hypothesize how terrorists & violent extremists could exploit AI. More to come. https://t.co/r9qNW0NaUW

[Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) Journal @FPA_Jrnl]

In their 2022 article, @GraigKlein ,Fisher, & Codjo use FOCUSdata to analyze state media from North Korea, China, Russia, & Iran, revealing how governments use sentiment to shape foreign perceptions & respond to crises, US policies, & human rights issues https://t.co/sjDo49CH41

[Joana Cook @Joana_Cook]

We have been working over the last year on an exciting body of work related to gender-based factors for radicalization and considerations for practice. Very pleased to share these with you below

[Jarek Kantorowicz @Jarek_Kantor]

🎓 We are looking for a dedicated Post-doctoral Researcher in Empirical Approaches to Rule of Law to join our interdisciplinary Horizon Europe NET-ROL project. This full-time, 36-month position is based in the heart of The Hague!

To learn more about this call, see 👇

[Graig Klein @GraigKlein]

Been a fun day. Protesting NL govt budget cuts to higher education & @BBCArabic discussing ongoing #Israel-#Hezbollah #ceasefire negotiations. One takeaway message: Great Power Competition & #counterterrorism is not a zero-sum issue @TPV_Leiden @ISGA_Hague @fggaleiden @UniLeiden

[Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) Journal @FPA_Jrnl]

The FOCUSdata Project provides sentiment ratings for articles from North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran. In their #openacces article, @GraigKlein , Fisher, & Codjo explore how sentiment data reveals nations' responses to US policies & NGO campaigns https://t.co/6Re4BmTL8P