- Nov262022Dr Alexandra Phelan
Online Platforms as Gendered Sites: Why We Should Pay Attention to Women-Only Forums
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
- Nov252022Jacqui True
The Challenges and Potential of Harnessing Technology for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Violent Extremism
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security…
- Nov232022Erica Barbarossa
Cranking Out Violence: Conspiracies are Driving More Politically-Motivated Attacks
in InsightsIn the early hours of October 28th, Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was awoken by an assailant…
- Nov212022Rachel Kowert
Extremist Action in Digital Gaming Spaces: The Role of Identity Fusion
in InsightsRadicalisation, Extremism, and Digital Games Over the last few years, the topics of extremism and radicalisation have reached the forefront…
- Nov182022Moustafa Ayad
Islamic State Supporters on Twitter: How is ‘New’ Twitter Handling an Old Problem?
in InsightsThe ‘Impersonation’ Insurgency Elon Musk has launched a war on “impersonation.” While most of those in his sights are parodying…
- Nov162022Jordan Chapman
Hitting Rock Bottom: The Radicalising Potential of Celebrity Culture
in InsightsIn less than a month, Kanye West went from being one of the world’s most famous musicians and designers to…
- Nov142022Mona Thakkar
Islamic Translation Centre (ITC): Taking Al-Qaeda’s Media Jihad Global
in InsightsIntroduction In the Salafi-Jihadist milieu, Al Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (IS) are in competition to attract new supporters…
- Nov102022Dr. Bethan Johnson
‘All my Heroes are Dead’: The Untimely Demise of The American Futurist – James Mason Partnership
in InsightsOn 30 October, the prominent accelerationist website The American Futurist announced: “We are cutting ties with James Mason effective immediately.”…
- Nov092022Brenna Helm
The Role of Perceived Injustice and Need for Esteem on Incel Membership Online
in InsightsIntroduction Incels, or involuntary celibates, is an increasingly popular subculture of men nestled within the online misogynist and male supremacist…
- Nov042022Dr. Alexis Henshaw
Social Media, Conspiracies, and Brazil’s Presidential Transition
in InsightsOn October 30, 2022, Brazilians voted in a presidential election that was closely watched around the world. For scholars of…
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