Understanding Hizb ut-Tahrir

On January 31, 2024, the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University hosted a virtual discussion on Hizb ut-Tahrir. On January 18, the British government formally banned Hizb ut-Tahrir, an international Islamist group the UK Home Secretary described as “an antisemitic organization that actively promotes and encourages terrorism, including praising and celebrating the appalling 7 October attacks.” Banned in several Muslim-majority countries, Hizb ut-Tahrir operates freely in the West, despite previous attempts by some Western governments to outlaw it.
To discuss the ideology, activities and reach of Hizb ut-Tahrir and the potential implications of banning it, on January 31, at 10 AM EST, the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University hosted a virtual event with three experts with extensive knowledge on the group.
This event was moderated by Program Director Lorenzo Vidino and it featured insights from:
Ghaffar Hussain, Extremism Expert and Writer
Elisa Orofino, Senior Research Fellow at the Policing Institute for the Eastern Region (PIER) at Anglia Ruskin University
Felix Neumann, Policy Advisor, Extremism and Counterterrorism at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung