Insights
Dr Yannick Veilleux-LepageBlocking the Blueprint: Technological Barriers Against 3D-Printed Firearms
Introduction Over the last decade, consumer 3D printing technology has advanced rapidly, driven by the…
Anonymous AuthorGoyim Defense League: White Supremacist Hate, Conspiracy, and Influence Ahead of the US Presidential Election
Introduction With the presidential election inching ever closer in the United States, swathes of extreme…
Per-Albin JohanssonNorthern Spirits: Gamification and Youth Recruitment in the Nordic Region
Introduction Video games are increasingly becoming a fertile ground for exploitation by criminal and extremist…
Stephen BlinderIn Sweden, a Domestic Troll Farm Tests Democracy
Introduction Since the mid-twentieth century, Sweden has enshrined itself as a beacon of pluralistic, liberal…
Mariam ShahAmplifying Extremism: White Supremacists and Far-Right Groups on Spotify
Content warning: This Insight contains language and images that are antisemitic, Islamophobic and racist. Introduction…
Dr. William AllchornA Digital Megaphone: The Far Right’s Use of Podcasts for Radicalisation
Introduction In recent years, podcasts have exploded as a medium for communication, discussion, and entertainment.…
Wyn BrodersenTelegram’s Hate Memes: A Visual Analysis in the German Extremist Online Sphere
Introduction Memes are an integral part of modern-day communication. In their ubiquity, memes are consistently…
Federico BorgonovoWagner PMC Recruitment: The Strategic Link Between Combat Sports and Online Propaganda
The Link Between Combat Sports and PMC Wagner With a worldwide consolidated fan base, Mixed…
Rueben Dass3D-Printing in Conflict Zones: A Game-Changer?
Introduction While 3D printing has largely been used for peaceful purposes in both commercial and…
Paola TestaObjective ‘Golden’ Security: What can be Learned From Paris 2024
Introduction 26 July – 11 August 2024. Paris, France, was in the spotlight: swarms of…
Abdul BasitAgent Provocateurs: Online Hindutva Groups’ Misinformation Campaign Amid Bangladesh’s Political Crisis
Introduction In today’s digital age, falsehoods travel faster than real news and garners instant traction.…
Animesh RoulThe Rise of Monero: ISKP’s Preferred Cryptocurrency for Terror Financing
Introduction The Islamic State (IS) transnational jihadist group has increasingly turned to cryptocurrency alongside traditional…
Reports
Transmisogyny, Colonialism and Online Anti‐Trans Activism Following Violent Extremist Attacks in the US and EU