Cindy Pom

Cindy Pom is a European correspondent based in Paris. She holds a Master's in Advanced Global Studies with a specialization in International Security from the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po).

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France combats extremism with secularism — and a hotline

July 4, 2019Extremism

For the last few years, French authorities have decided to double down on deradicalization efforts with strict assimilation methods and a “terrorism hotline” to report suspicious behavior — but there have been some major missteps along the way.

Protesters hold an anti-violence banner in Paris.

Parisians don red scarves calling for end to yellow vest violence

January 28, 2019Conflict

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‘Maybe we need more God in prisons’ to curb radicalization, says one former extremist

January 2, 2019Global Politics