Best Jylland Podcasts (2024)

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Eye on Blasphmey: Cartoon Wars - The case of Jyllands-Posten 31:19

6M ago31:19

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Today's fourth episode of our series on blasphemy will focus on the worldwide protests against the Danish cartoons of the Muslim Prophet, also known as the case of Jyllands-Posten. Lucinda speaks with author of The Cartoons that Shook the World, Dr. Jytte Klausen, who will be able to offer a distinct perspective and unique insight into her experien…

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Eye on Blasphemy: The scandals of Quran burning in Scandinavia 35:29

6M ago35:29

35:29

Today's third episode of our series on blasphemy will focus on the Quran burning incidents that have occurred in Scandinavia recently. Lucinda speaks with distinguished counterterrorism expert Dr. Magnus Ranstorp to try to understand the reactions as well as the political and social impact the incidents have had thus far. Magnus has been researchin…

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Eye on Blasphemy: Understanding the controversies and perspectives – The case of blasphemy in Islam 34:08

7M ago34:08

34:08

Today's second episode of Fighting Terror's new series will shed light on the concept of blasphemy in Islamic theology and its significance within the religion. Lucinda speaks with Professor Jocelyne Cesari who will offer insights into the concept of blasphemy and its historical roots and how some Islamist extremist groups use blasphemy to further …

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Eye on Blasphemy: Violence against perceived blasphemers in the West 34:35

7M ago34:35

34:35

What is blasphemy and blasmphemy violence and what drives violence against perceived blasmphemers? Who are the main victims and perpetrators of blasmphemy violence? How did the Salman Rushdie affair shape perceptions and discussions around blasphemy in the Western world and are there risks associated with curtailing freedom of expression? The first…

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Eye on Antisemitism: EU strategy on combatting antisemitism and fostering Jewish life 36:55

8M ago36:55

36:55

In today's final episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism, Lucinda turns to the EU and looks at what they are currently doing to combat antisemitism. She speaks with Katharina von Schnurbein who is the European Commission Coordinator for the EU strategy on combatting antisemitism and fostering Jewish life. Katharina was appointed the first European Com…

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Responding to the two-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover 20:36

9M ago20:36

20:36

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Taliban takeover and the fall of Kabul. In this episode, Lucinda and CEP Senior Director Hans-Jakob Schindler discuss the past, present and future of Afghanistan, the Taliban takeover, women's rights, and EU recommendations. From 2001 until 2005, Hans headed the federal government of Germany's team invest…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Resurgent antisemitism in France 24:02

9M ago24:02

24:02

What are some of the key factors contributing to the rise of antisemitism in France? How is the dynamic between the Jewish and Muslim communities in Toulouse, and what efforts have been made to address and bridge these divides? Why are Jews leaving France and does that have an impact on the Jewish community and the broader society? In today’s fifth…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among native-born immigrant communities in the United Kingdom 35:49

9M ago35:49

35:49

In today's fourth episode of CEP's Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda speaks with Fiyaz Mughal about antisemitism among native-born immigrant communities in the United Kingdom. They discuss Fiyaz's work in the field of preventing extremism and working towards racial equality and Fiyaz shares his expert insights into how to create meaningful connec…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among right-wing extremists in Germany 27:04

10M ago27:04

27:04

In today’s third episode of CEP’s Eye on Antisemitism series, Lucinda will delve into how antisemitism manifests among right-wing extremists in Germany with guest Marina Chernivsky. How does the growth of right-wing political movements in Germany influence the prevalence of antisemitic sentiments? Are there any connections between antisemitism and …

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Eye on Antisemitism: Antisemitism among left-wing extremists in the United Kingdom 33:14

10M ago33:14

33:14

In today's second episode of the Eye on Antisemitism, Lucinda delves into the complex issue of antisemitism among the left-wing extremists in the United Kingdom (UK), specifically looking at the UK political landscape. How has the Labour Party, which is historically associated with left-wing politics in the UK, addressed or failed to address the is…

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Eye on Antisemitism: Trends in Europe and the United States 29:23

11M ago29:23

29:23

How is antisemitism defined? What is the current state of antisemitism in Europe and the United States (U.S.)? How have recent global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to the popularity of antisemitic conspiracy theories among extremists? The first podcast episode in our new series on antisemitism will provide our listeners with a …

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Breaking News: New CEP publication on transnational linkages between violent right-wing extremism, terrorism and organized crime 21:44

1y ago21:44

21:44

In today’s episode, Lucinda is joined by CEP Senior Advisor Alexander Ritzmann. He leads the work of CEP Berlin on violent far-right extremist or terrorist (transnational) networks, both offline and online. Together they take a closer look at a recently published CEP study, titled Transnational linkages between violent right-wing extremism, terrori…

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 16:13

1y ago16:13

16:13

In today’s episode, Lucinda speaks with Liam Duffy, CEP Strategic Advisor. They discuss the findings of the recent Manchester Arena Inquiry, which is the third - and final - report of the inquiry. Chaired by Sir John Saunders, this report focuses on radicalisation and preventability. Liam sheds some light on what the inquiry is all about, the trage…

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Breaking News: Responding to the case of Gonzalez v. Google 18:42

1y ago18:42

18:42

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in cases that raise questions about liability shields afforded to tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. In this breaking news episode, Lucinda speaks with Dr. Hany Farid, Senior Advisor to CEP and professor at University of California, Berkley. Hany is CEP's in-hou…

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Breaking News: Responding to the Prevent Strategy Review 35:06

1y ago35:06

35:06

Last Wednesday, the long-awaited Prevent review was published by the Home Office. Led by William Shawcross, who was appointed Independent Reviewer of Prevent in 2021, the review sets out to understand how effectively this strand of the government’s counterterrorism strategy works and how it can be improved. But what is Prevent? Why was it created a…

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Eye on 4R Network: Coming Home - A first-hand account of reintegration stories from two former extremists 52:03

1y ago52:03

52:03

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to two former extremists, Ryan Lo’Ree and Bryant Vinas. Ryan was once a right-wing extremist with one of the largest Nazi movements in the United States. After being confined, Ryan went through a process of transformation that focused on healing from trauma. As part of his healing a…

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Eye on 4R Network: Preventing Recidivism - A law enforcement perspective on minimizing the risk of extremist offender reintegration and rehabilitation 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Mitch Silber. He is the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, visiting lecturer at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and the author of the book The Al Qaeda Factor & Radicalization in the West. Mr. Silber’s CV is extensive, ranging…

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Eye on 4R Network: In-Community Reintegration & Rehabilitation - The case of Central Asia 46:38

1y ago46:38

46:38

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks with social neuroscientist Mike Niconchuk and Noah Tucker, consultant for CEP’s Rehabilitation & Reintegration project in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. As an applied neuroscience researcher and practitioner, Mike Niconchuk focuses on trauma recovery in conflict-affected populations, an…

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Eye on 4R Network: The Journey Within - Toxic stress, trauma and how they can impact reintegration and rehabilitation 30:35

1y ago30:35

30:35

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda talks to Dr. Vivian Khedari DePierro. She is the Chief Psychologist & Director of Research at Beyond Conflict, who also happen to be our partners in this 4R Network endeavour. As a Clinical Psychologist, Vivian focuses on the development and evaluation of accessible and culturally-tailored…

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Eye on 4R Network: Behind the hieroglyphic streets: Conspiracy theories as a coping mechanism for reintegrating extremists 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

In today's episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to co-authors of Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of Qanon Dr. Sophia Moskalenko and Dr. Mia Bloom. Sophia is a psychologist studying mass identity, inter-group conflict, and conspiracy theories. She has written several books, including the award-winning Friction: How Conflic…

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Eye on 4R Network: Coordinating Law Enforcement and Civil Society Efforts to Facilitate Effective Reintegration: The case of Germany 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

In today’s episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to Sofia Koller and Jorgos Sotiriadis. Sofia is a Senior Research Analyst at the CEP Berlin office. Her research focuses on the prosecution, reintegration, rehabilitation of returned foreign fighters into European states, specifically female offenders. Jorgos Sotiriadis is a consult…

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Eye on 4R Network: When Terrorists Come Home: From in-prison to post-release care 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

27:46

In today’s second episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks with Ian Acheson, Senior Advisor to the Counter Extremism Project. Ian has long been involved in prison security and counter-terrorism. In 1994, he joined Her Majesty’s Prison Service as a prison officer, rising rapidly to governor rank. In 2015, Ian led an independent review…

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Eye on 4R Network: Rehabilitating and Reintegrating Extremist Offenders in the United States 34:01

1+ y ago34:01

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In today's first episode of our series on the 4R Network, Lucinda speaks to Juncal, Programme Manager at the Counter Extremism Project and Co-founder of Parallel Networks (PN), a non-profit organisation dedicated to combating polarization, hate and extremism. Juncal has gained professional experience researching conflicts, forced migrations, organi…

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Breaking News: Responding to Germany withdrawing troops from Mali 15:04

1+ y ago15:04

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Last week, various media outlets were reporting that the German government has formally taken a decision to start the withdrawal of troops, which are stationed in Mali for the UN peacekeeping mission. Germany is not alone amongst its EU partners in making this call. What does this mean for extremism and terrorism in the wider Sahel region and what …

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Eye on Islamism: The current threat of jihadism and its potential evolution 36:36

1+ y ago36:36

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A term that has become a ubiquitous part of public discourse on terrorism and radical Islam ever since the rise of al Qaeda and ISIL/Da'esh back in 2014/15 is the term jihad. In today’s last episode of the miniseries on Eye on Islamism, we will shift gear and focus on the current threat of jihadism and its potential evolution. In this episode, Luci…

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Breaking News: Responding to Netherlands repatriating women and children from Syria 20:08

1+ y ago20:08

20:08

On Tuesday this week, the Dutch Cabinet confirmed that twelve Dutch women were picked up in Syria and will be transported to the Netherlands where they will be taken into custody for crimes related to terrorism offenses. What is the process of repatriating female IS members and the potential challenges that may arrive when prosecuting such returnee…

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Eye on Islamism: Muslim Brotherhood and associated groups in the West 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

43:56

Founded in Egypt in 1928, the Muslim Brotherhood is that country’s oldest Islamist organization and has branches throughout the world. While these branches operate under a variety of names and use a variety of social, political, and occasionally violent methods, they share a commitment to the overarching goal of establishing rule according to shari…

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Eye on Islamism: Islam and Terrorism in the West 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

35:01

Academic reflection on Islam started in the early 1960s in Europe. It began as a phenomenon linked to migration dynamics when Europe witnessed many migrant populations settling in at that time. More than 4 decades later, this reflection has had to confront new approaches that frequently tend to associate Islam with immigration or violence, especial…

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Eye on Islamism: What is Islamism? 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

“What is Islamism? Are there any overlaps between the religion Islam and the term Islamism? Who are the Islamists and how do they view the West? What constitutes a good policy response to Islamism? The first podcast episode in our mini-series on Islamism will explore what the term Islamism means and how to respond to the Islamist challenge. In this…

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Death Weapons: Inside a Teenage Terrorist Network 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

35:22

In today’s podcast, we will focus on the year long investigation of Death Weapons by a consortium of international reporters from Germany's Die Welt, Politico, and Insider. The investigation reveals internal details of how this network of young neo-Nazis is setting up terrorist cells across Europe and the US to carry out armed attacks. In this epis…

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Breaking News: Responding to the drone strike on Al-Zawahiri 14:22

1+ y ago14:22

14:22

On Saturday, US President Joe Biden announced that the United States had killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, current emir of al-Qaeda and longtime deputy to Osama bin Laden, in Kabul (Afghanistan). Zawahiri’s death raises questions about the succession and the relevance of al-Qaeda in the current terrorist threat landscape, as well as Afghanistan's role foll…

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The link between domestic violence and terrorism 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

Studies have shown that there appears to be a strong link between those committing domestic violence, and those ready to commit acts of terrorism - especially among young men. Yet, while terrorism and domestic abuse share profound parallels, they couldn’t be further apart in how they are treated in today’s society and by law enforcement. In this ep…

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Breaking News: Responding to the Iran-Belgium prisoner swap treaty 12:22

2y ago12:22

12:22

On Tuesday, Belgium’s parliament debated whether to ratify a Treaty with Iran that could allow an Iranian convicted of terrorism in Belgium to be sent back to Iran. The Treaty, however, is highly controversial among Western critics of the Iranian regime, as well as members of the Iranian opposition living in exile. In this episode, Lucinda speaks w…

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Global Terrorism Index 2022 45:07

2y ago45:07

45:07

The Global Terrorism Index recently released its ninth edition, clearly indicating two key developments - deaths from terrorism have continued to fall since their peak in 2015, and terrorism has become more concentrated, with 119 countries recording no deaths, the best result since 2007. In this episode Lucinda speaks to Steve Killelea, an entrepre…

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The changing landscape of the online terrorist threat 34:41

2y ago34:41

34:41

Digital advancement and new technologies have transformed the dynamics of propaganda dissemination, recruitment and radicalisation. This is resulting in easier accessibility of violent extremist and terrorist material, increasing the risk of radicalising online and helping violent extremists to establish international links. Throughout the two last…

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Foreign Fighters and the War in Ukraine 47:55

2y ago47:55

47:55

History has proven that foreign fighters, including mercenaries and volunteers, get easily drawn to civil war and insurgencies between states where they seek to support several different ideologies and causes. The case is no different with the Russia-Ukraine war; both in 2014 and now in 2022. The only slight difference in the 2022 situation would b…

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The Ukraine war, France's EU Council Presidency and Europe’s security relationship 49:31

2y ago49:31

49:31

Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine has brought an unexpected twist to France's Presidential election and its coordinating role as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU. Although President Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the election, the unexpected strength shown by his far-right opponent Marine LePen also highlights the domesti…

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Preventing extremism through integrating young displaced people 40:17

2y ago40:17

40:17

Why are displaced young people at such high risk of radicalisation? What can we do to work with them, and other institutions, to ensure their full integration into society? And what are the impacts if all efforts fail? In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by Kayte Cable, Co-founder & Programme Manager of the UK-based Big Leaf Foundation. Bi…

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Preventing radicalization in the UK 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

Recent years have seen a considerable increase in people radicalizing online. This is both true for extreme right-wing extremist and religious extremist groups. In response to this proliferation, social, community, police and intelligence services have increasingly begun setting up early detection schemes to prevent people from radicalization or su…

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Afghanistan from an EU perspective 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

34:06

At the end of August, amidst the US military’s withdrawal from the country, the Taliban swept to victory in Afghanistan. Tens of thousands of foreigners and Afghans have been flown out of the country, but many remain, including American and EU citizens as well as Afghan allies. As the Taliban swept through and took Kabul the Afghan military disinte…

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Disguised compliance by terrorist offenders 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

45:19

After the fall of ISIS in the Levant, hundreds of foreign terrorist fighters have been incarcerated in Syria, Iraq or their home countries in the West. In addition, radicalised potential terrorists have already been released or will be released soon. Many of these individuals minimised their role in the atrocities committed by ISIS or claim that th…

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Hezbollah from a US/Israel Perspective 46:55

2+ y ago46:55

46:55

Who is Hezbollah and how should be define the militant group's role in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. In this episode, Lucinda Creighton is joined by David Daoud to discuss the role of Hezbollah from a US and Israeli perspective. David Daoud is a research analyst on Hezbollah and Lebanon at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI). Prior to that, he …

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How will the return to power of the Taliban affect international jihadism? 48:14

2+ y ago48:14

48:14

The seizure of power by the Taliban has left the whole world in a state of shock. Due to the withdrawal of international troops, chaos now reigns throughout the country. Tens of thousands of foreigners and Afghans have been flown out of the country. At the same time, the Taliban have taken command, and their strict interpretation of Islam rules ove…

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Where are we standing 20 years after September 11? 42:54

2+ y ago42:54

42:54

September 11th 2001, will always be remembered as an infamous date in US and global history. Twenty years ago, the world held its breath as the events in New York and Washington unfolded. The terrorist attacks perpetrated by Al-Qaeda that day were the bloodiest ever seen on American soil, launching the US Government's global "war on terror". The co…

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EU efforts to regulate Big Tech and counter extremism online 48:07

3y ago48:07

48:07

In December 2020, the European Commission presented the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal, a major update to internet regulation in the EU. The ambitious legislation aims to create a safer digital space by introducing various new rules and obligations for the Big Tech companies, such as measures to counter the algorithmic amplification, notice an…

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The current state of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland 51:29

3y ago51:29

51:29

Northern Ireland is known for its violent sectarian conflict that opposed the protestants unionists and the catholic nationalists. The conflict reached its climax between the 1960s and the 90s, during a period known as the troubles, which resulted in the death of over 3600 people. The Good Friday agreement in 1998 established a political equilibriu…

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Islamist Terrorism and the current situation in the Middle East 55:33

3y ago55:33

55:33

The rise and fall of ISIS in the Levant has been the most significant development with regard to Islamist terrorism in recent years. The terrorist group put Iraq and Syria to fire and sword and orchestrated several attacks in Europe and elsewhere. Despite serious setbacks suffered by ISIS, Islamist terrorism continues to thrive and remains one of t…

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Islamist Extremism & Antisemitic Violence 41:58

3y ago41:58

41:58

In today's episode Lucinda Creighton is joined by Mitch Silber, a global political risk and intelligence analyst and terrorism expert, to discuss the current state of Islamist extremism as well as the resurgence of antisemitism and hate crimes against the Jewish community. Mitch Silber is the executive director of the Community Security Initiative,…

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Extreme Right Foreign Fighters in Ukraine 51:39

3y ago51:39

51:39

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2014, about 17.000 predominantly far-right foreign fighters joined the frontline to fight on both the Ukrainian and the separatist pro-Russian side. The majority of these fighters come from Russia and former Soviet republics, while around 1.000 also joined from the West. In today's podcast, Lucinda Creig…

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Fighting Terrorist Financing 47:30

3y ago47:30

47:30

Terrorist financing is an old phenomenon that keeps evolving and remains at the heart of global counter-terrorism efforts. It is the lifeblood for terrorist groups that need funding to sustain themselves and carry out attacks. In this 7th episode of our podcast series, Lucinda Creighton discussed this topic with Hans-Jakob Schindler, a Senior Direc…

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