Kevin Vallier: trust tends to be constant when social settings are stable
In a recent podcast, Kevin Vallier spoke about the development of social trust and the performance of trustworthy institutions. The degree of trust is generally high...Hate Speech Laws and Social Media Companies
The German government cabinet has passed a tougher stance against hate speech. What makes sense about the legal project, in Germany and elswhere, is to hold...Counter-Extremism and Development
In so-called underdeveloped countries, industrialization has long been considered the main key to development. Albeit, economic development must be enshrined in an ensemble of areas. Thus,...Post-Extremism Prevention
Deradicalization means countering new bad influences from both third parties and former offenders. It also, maybe chiefly, means prevention. Although the word prevention is usually associated...The Internet as a Co-Determinant of Violent Extremism
New studies show that more cases of radicalization occur through the use and consumption of social media and of internet content. At the same time, there...A Neglected Approach in CT Research: Studies Along the Time Axis
In counter-terrorism research, academics do their best to close gaps in research and to identify new trends. Current necessities thus appear to be addressed quite well....Extremism, Hate Speech, and Terrorism
How to understand terrorism as opposed to other forms of extremism? Extremism is an overarching phenomenon. It comprises violent extremism, also known as terrorism, but also...Processual or Static: ‘Radicalisation’ as Opposed to ‘Radicalism’
Some people, contrary to others – in whose case it will be possible to reach a level of re-socialization -, are radicalized to a degree that...Lone Wolves Exist After All
Over the past years, we have seen a shift from the position that so-called Lone Wolves – extremists having radicalized without much interactive or physical contact...Extremism in Kenya
by Mohamud Ahmed Ali Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist-Consultant, Executive Office of the President, Kenya – Department for Strategic Initiatives and Development of Arid/Semi-Arid Regions The United...Recent Posts
Review on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech. May 2023 (II/II) | Policyinstitute.net
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The Oneness of God. Archaeology, Tawheed, and Islam
In 2001, the Buddhas of Bamiyan were destroyed in central Afghanistan, and the world was left in shock. Many strict Muslims, but also the pious…
Age and Hate are not Commonly Connected
Perhaps you know one or more persons of advanced age who complain about life. After all, aches and pains tend to set in as life…
Violent Extremism and Public Health
Would it be helpful if more health professionals were involved in countering violent extremism? Yes. But it depends on the degree of involvement. For one,…
Review on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech. May 2023 (I/II) | Policyinstitute.net
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Review on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech. April 2023 (II/II) | Policyinstitute.net
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What to Do if De-Platforming Actually Does not Work
A recent study by the Journal of Quantitative Description suggests that following the 2021 US Capitol attack, many radicalized users, after seeing discussion groups closed…
Review on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech. April 2023 (I/II) | Policyinstitute.net
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The titles at Preventhate.org | Policyinstitute.net. April 2023
Preventhate.org (More analyses on how to meet the issue of hate is to be found in our bi-weekly ‘Review on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech,’…
Review on Countering Extremism and Hate Speech. March 2023 (II/II) | Policyinstitute.net
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