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Author archive for Marten Risius

  • Aug052026

    From Blackpill Fatalism to Misanthropy: Unpacking the Motivation of the Schongau School Shooter

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    Content warning: This Insight contains mentions of suicide, rape, and hateful language.  On 8 July 2026, a 16-year-old armed attacker…

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  • Dec012025

    Fractures on the (Storm-)Front: Contesting the Role of Women in White Supremacy

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    This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series, aligning with the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against…

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  • Jun242024

    “Substitution”: Extremists’ New Form of Implicit Hate Speech to Avoid Detection

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    Content Warning: This insight contains antisemitic, racist, and hateful imagery. Introduction Extremists exploit social media platforms to spread hate against…

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