Dr Yannick Veilleux-LepageBlocking the Blueprint: Technological Barriers Against 3D-Printed Firearms
Read moreIntroduction Over the last decade, consumer 3D printing technology has advanced rapidly, driven by the expiration of numerous patents and…
Anonymous AuthorGoyim Defense League: White Supremacist Hate, Conspiracy, and Influence Ahead of the US Presidential Election
Read moreIntroduction With the presidential election inching ever closer in the United States, swathes of extreme political factions are trying to…
Galen Englund30 Years of Trends in Terrorist and Extremist Games
Read moreViolent extremist, terrorist, and targeted hate actors have been actively exploiting video games to propagandise, recruit and fundraise for more…
Per-Albin JohanssonNorthern Spirits: Gamification and Youth Recruitment in the Nordic Region
Read moreIntroduction Video games are increasingly becoming a fertile ground for exploitation by criminal and extremist networks. A comprehensive report from…
Stephen BlinderIn Sweden, a Domestic Troll Farm Tests Democracy
Read moreIntroduction Since the mid-twentieth century, Sweden has enshrined itself as a beacon of pluralistic, liberal social democracy. The much-admired “Swedish…
Mariam ShahAmplifying Extremism: White Supremacists and Far-Right Groups on Spotify
Read moreContent warning: This Insight contains language and images that are antisemitic, Islamophobic and racist. Introduction Over the past few years,…
Dr. William AllchornA Digital Megaphone: The Far Right’s Use of Podcasts for Radicalisation
Read moreIntroduction In recent years, podcasts have exploded as a medium for communication, discussion, and entertainment. This digital platform is inexpensive…
Wyn BrodersenTelegram’s Hate Memes: A Visual Analysis in the German Extremist Online Sphere
Read moreIntroduction Memes are an integral part of modern-day communication. In their ubiquity, memes are consistently co-opted by extremist actors, including…
Federico BorgonovoWagner PMC Recruitment: The Strategic Link Between Combat Sports and Online Propaganda
Read moreThe Link Between Combat Sports and PMC Wagner With a worldwide consolidated fan base, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown…
Rueben Dass3D-Printing in Conflict Zones: A Game-Changer?
Read moreIntroduction While 3D printing has largely been used for peaceful purposes in both commercial and engineering applications, it has also…
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