Exploratory Framework: Ideological and Philosophical Constructs with Radical or Extremist Potential
The study of political and philosophical worldviews that may predispose individuals to radical or extremist beliefs remains an under-explored domain within both the...Two Weeks in Soft Security: Free Resources on Countering Extremism, Hate, and Disinformation, June 2025 (II/II)
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From day to day, tech companies – be it social media networks or chat services – moderate and remove large quantities of problematic...Inclusion of Theory Documents about Dis-/Misinformation
Dear Network, As of today, the posts which I file on LinkedIn will include theoretical texts and resources on mis-/disinformation. The to-be-included documents...How To Access Posts With Links To The Best Free Resources On P/CVE And Against Hate
Dear Network, Since mid-2017, I have shared many thousands of posts containing links to free articles, other documents, as well as recordings against...Concluding Note on Analog Bias in Counter-Extremism
I have filed articles on ‘analog bias’ when it comes to measures to curb violent extremism (see below). I argue that the so-called...The Online and the ‘Real World’
I have made it clear in a number of comments that I see a prevalence of ‘analog bias’ in analyses about online hate...Why I Post Against Extremism and Hate (Policyinstitute.net)
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When I began filing daily posts on radicalization leading up to violent extremism, back in 2017, consensus was that processes in the physical...Violent Extremism and Public Health
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Exploratory Framework: Ideological and Philosophical Constructs with Radical or Extremist Potential
The study of political and philosophical worldviews that may predispose individuals to radical or extremist beliefs remains an under-explored domain within both the social sciences…
Two Weeks in Soft Security: Free Resources on Countering Extremism, Hate, and Disinformation, June 2025 (II/II)
Browse and read from a list of the 350 most popular LinkedIn resources, also including 28 reports and five full eboks, five audios, and 16…
FATF report highlights evolving terrorist financing risks and warns of gaps in global understanding of the threats (FATF)
According to the current FATF assessment, 69% of nations exhibit significant shortcomings in their efforts to prevent terrorism financing, highlighting terrorists’ increasing capacity to take…
Lessons from Bottom-Up Analysis of Crime, Terror and Insecurity in Africa (RUSI)
The practical implications of RUSI’s three-year research, “Organised Crime, Terror and Insecurity in Africa,” which examines local perspectives and experiences of major security challenges, are…
Video… Why are children becoming extremists? – Focus on Europe (DW)
Why is right-wing extremism appealing to young people? Crimes with political motivations are increasing in Germany. Plus: Residents of the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis feel…
Understanding Radicalisation: A Review of the Quality of Psychological Evidence Behind Violent Extremism (European Commission)
The psychological mechanisms behind radicalization are uncovered by a recent comprehensive evaluation of 96 papers, which also dispels widespread misconceptions, identifies critical research gaps, and…
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalisation. Evidence-Based Policy and Practice (Policy Press)
This is a crucial reference book for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers, based on material created during the cross-European INDEED project’s implementation. It lays out the…
