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In the 21st century, terrorism has evolved into a complex, multi-dimensional threat that transcends borders and exploits the digital ecosystem. Terrorist organizations no longer rely solely on physical operations; they increasingly leverage technology, encrypted communications, financial networks, and social platforms to plan, recruit, and fund their activities. Traditional counter-terrorism methods-based on intelligence gathering, surveillance, and law enforcement-while effective to some extent, are insufficient to combat this highly adaptive adversary. The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), Blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data Analytics presents unprecedented opportunities to strengthen national and international security frameworks. AI and GenAI enable the analysis of vast amounts of structured and unstructured data, from social media chatter to travel records, allowing authorities to identify suspicious patterns and predict potential threats. Blockchain technology ensures secure, tamper-proof intelligence sharing and financial transaction tracking, mitigating the risks posed by illicit funding channels. IoT devices, including sensors, drones, and smart city infrastructure, provide real-time situational awareness, while Big Data Analytics integrates multi-source information to generate actionable intelligence. This book focuses on the practical application of these advanced technologies in counter-terrorism, emphasizing how they can detect, analyze, and mitigate threats linked to terrorist entities and networks. Through a combination of conceptual discussions, real-world case studies, and hands-on code examples, readers will gain insights into how AI-driven predictive models, graph analytics, anomaly detection, and secure blockchain systems are transforming counter-terrorism strategies. Furthermore, the book explores ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and policy frameworks critical to deploying these technologies responsibly. Balancing security imperatives with human rights and legal norms is a central theme, highlighting that technology, while powerful, must operate within a framework that respects civil liberties and fosters global cooperation. By bridging cutting-edge technology with counter-terrorism practice, this book aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for security professionals, researchers, policymakers, and technologists seeking to leverage AI, GenAI, Blockchain, IoT, and Big Data Analytics to detect terrorist-linked entities, uncover hidden networks, and proactively safeguard communities. In an era where threats are increasingly digitally interconnected and highly adaptive, understanding and employing these technologies is no longer optional-it is imperative.

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