The Continuing Education Unit at the College of Political Science, University of Baghdad, organized an academic workshop titled “Combating Extremism and Terrorism in the Age of Digital Technology” in Jihad Al‑Hussaini Hall. It aimed to raise awareness of the risks of extremism and terrorism in digital environments, assess how technology and online platforms are exploited to spread extremist ideologies and influence audiences, highlight strategies for prevention and confrontation, and promote intellectual security and digital literacy.

The workshop analyzed the evolution of extremism and terrorism in the digital space and examined how contemporary technologies and platforms are used to spread extremist ideas and manipulate public opinion. It also examined prevention and countermeasures, highlighted the importance of strengthening digital awareness and intellectual security, and emphasized the role of institutions in building individuals’ capacity to engage critically and safely with digital content, thereby mitigating associated risks.

The discussions confirmed the need to expand awareness of the dangers of digital extremism, foster a culture of safe and responsible technology use, and support institutional cooperation to prevent and counter extremist ideologies. These initiatives strengthen intellectual security and raise public awareness of the risks of extremist exploitation in the digital domain.

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