Lydia Khalil
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Lydia Khalil is an expert in terrorism and violent extremism at the Lowy Institute, known for her insights into the rise of radical ideologies during the COVID-19 pandemic and how government responses can influence public perception of authority and contribute to the appeal of movements like that of the sovereign citizens.
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Khalil points out that democracy is not a fixture or a practice.
Democracy was on the defensive before Trump 2.0. Now it may be dying.The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-08-29
Australia· 2025-08-29
Lydia Khalil noted that the sovereign citizen movement had been small before the pandemic but gained traction due to government authority measures.
Dezi Freeman’s descent is a warning of wider perils of sovereign citizensThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-08-28
Australia· 2025-08-28
