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  • Sep232021

    From Direct Action to Terrorism: Canadian Radical Right Narratives and Counter-Narratives at a Time of Volatility

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    For several years now, radical right extremist groups and their terror potential have been on the radar of Canada’s Security…

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  • Sep212021

    The Potential Effects of COVID-19 on Radicalisation to Violent Extremism

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    On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the newly discovered coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to be a pandemic.…

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  • Sep172021

    Reddit’s Hosting Service and the Dangers of Outlinking

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    A key element in facilitating radicalisation processes leading to violent extremism, online hate speech has been considered among the most…

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  • Sep152021

    Into the Dungeon? Possibilities for Primary and Secondary Prevention on Gaming (-Adjacent) Platforms

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    Videogames, gaming-related content, and gaming (-adjacent) platforms are a new key area of discussion for those seeking to understand how…

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  • Sep142021

    Far-Right Fundraising on Telegram

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    The Australian far-right is using a diverse range of online tools to fundraise and solicit donations. In this ecosystem, the…

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  • Sep132021

    20 Years After 9/11 – Why Islamic State’s Propaganda Hasn’t Overshadowed Al-Qaeda’s

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    Last weekend marked two important dates in the history of jihadism: the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 attack by al-Qaeda…

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  • Sep092021

    How Salafi-Jihadists Circumvent Facebook’s Community Standards With Mythical and Eudaimonic Content

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    In November 2019, the European Union celebrated a small victory: over 26,000 items of self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS)-supporting content, as…

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  • Sep082021

    Conspiracism, Extremism and the Battle Over Sacred Values

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    On 24 July 2021 in Australia, against the backdrop of a city and state sinking further into crisis, a rally…

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  • Sep062021

    Let’s Talk about Games, Baby: Extremist Use of Gaming (-Adjacent) Platforms

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    In 2020, the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator issued a warning that extremists are increasingly present in digital gaming spaces and in…

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  • Sep032021

    Fashwave: Extremist Audio Formats Present Complex Challenges

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    Extremist content is frequently coded–-both to escape moderation and to signal to others with similar ideologies. In many cases, the…

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