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 expiration of numerous patents and…
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 political factions are trying to…
Galen Englund30 Years of Trends in Terrorist and Extremist Games
Violent 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
Introduction 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
Introduction 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
Content 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
Introduction 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
Introduction 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
The 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?
Introduction While 3D printing has largely been used for peaceful purposes in both commercial and engineering applications, it has also…
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 local and international visitors, competing…
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. Through well-curated dis and misinformation…
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 fundraising channels for financing its…
Benjamin MokStrategic Shift or Short-Lived Endeavour: Islamic State’s Media Strategy in Southeast Asia
Introduction On 26 April 2024, Fursan al-Tarjuma, an umbrella organisation of pro-Islamic State (IS) media outlets that publishes IS content…
Erin StonerThe Ecosystem: Cross-Platform Responses to the Online Safety Act
Introduction The evolution of terrorism and extremism has pushed content moderation to the forefront for academics, technological companies, and legislators…
Abraham Ename MinkoAI Against Terror: Harnessing Technology to Combat Terrorism in the Horn of Africa
Introduction Countries in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, have long faced challenges from terrorism and…
Dr. Bethan JohnsonThe Dark Truth About Cats and Dogs: The Xenophobic Underbelly of the Springfield Conspiracy Theory
Introduction ‘Please keep a close eye on these animals’. This is the last line of the original Facebook post behind…
Mona ThakkarTTP’s Alliance with the Afghan Taliban: In ISKP’s Crosshairs
Introduction The exit of the US forces and the Taliban’s subsequent takeover of Kabul in August 2021 has significantly reshaped…
Dr. William AllchornThe UK Riots, Misinformation and Foreign Interference: A Smoking Gun or Something Else?
Introduction The UK Government has said to be examining the role of foreign interference in the wake of the country’s…
Devika Shanker-GrandpierreBeyond Borders: Mitigating Online Risks and Reciprocal Violence in the Bangladesh Protests
Introduction In July 2024, Bangladesh underwent a significant political transition, culminating in the end of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure as…
AnadiDeep Fakes, Deeper Impacts: AI’s Role in the 2024 Indian General Election and Beyond
Introduction The Indian general election of 2024 saw a surge in the deployment of AI-based technologies, particularly deep fakes and…
Rajan BasraLawsuits, Rivalries, and Trolls: Examining the Behaviour of the 3D-Printed Gun Movement
The broad 3D-printed gun movement has a strong libertarian ethos. While many participants are simply hobbyists attracted to the technical…
Omri BrinnerInside Hamas’ Pocketbook: Financing Terrorism Through Online Financial Platforms
Introduction In the wake of the 7 October attack and the war that has followed, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic resistance…
Dr. Gerard GillShadows of Wieambilla: Millenarian Content on Australian Conspiracist Facebook
Introduction As the inquest into Australia’s first Christian extremist terror attack continues, this Insight explores the persistent use of religious…
Mason KruschFomenting Civil War?: Disinformation Narratives after the Southport Attack
Introduction Following the 29 July 2024 knife attack in Southport, England, which left three children dead and ten others injured,…
Mariam ShahFanning the Flames: Online Misinformation and Far-Right Violence in the UK
Introduction Earlier this month, the UK grappled with possibly one of the worst instances of organised far-right violence in its…
Meili CriezisBaqiyah Boards of Pinterest Province Part II: A Walkthrough Down Wilayah Pinterest Lane
Introduction This is the second part of a two-part examination of pro-IS accounts and content on Pinterest. The previous Insight…
Meili CriezisPinterest Province: Islamic State Content On Image Boards
Introduction Insightful research has examined how Islamic State media and pro-Islamic State supporters navigate a wide array of social media…
Arthur Bradley“Dead society”: Tracing the Online Dimension of a Militant Accelerationist-Inspired Attack in Turkey
Content warning: This Insight contains mentions of suicide and terrorist violence. Introduction An assailant injured at least five people with…
Liam DuffyProselytism to Provocation: Anjem Choudary’s life in Salafi-Jihadist Activism
Introduction The British public’s first real introduction to Anjem Choudary was as a supporting cast member in Jon Ronson’s 1997…
Peter SmithEspañola: Russia’s Far-Right Hooligan Militia and Its Online Activities
Introduction In a Mariupol football field, a video cut with Russian-language punk rock shows a group of men chasing a…
Ahmet Yiğitalp TulgaA Hashtag Perspective: Examining ISIS Supporter Activities on Twitter in Türkiye between 2019 and 2022
Note 1: This Insight has been prepared as part of a project supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council…
Noa RusnakCorecore: a TikTok Trend as Initiation to Incel Ideology
Introduction Corecore is a trend that gained popularity in 2022 on TikTok. Each video in the trend is a montage…
Piotr Marczynski‘Islamic Republic of France’: AI and the Spreading of Islamophobic Conspiracy Theories Around the French Parliamentary Elections
Introduction In the wake of the recent European elections, Emmanuel Macron stunned the continent following his party’s disappointing showing by…
Shiraz ShaikhGaining Steam: Far-Right Radicalisation on Gaming Platforms
Introduction In the entertainment industry, gaming has become the most profitable business, surpassing both music and film production. According to…
Dr. Bethan JohnsonRacists Ridicule ‘Zion Don’ After Foiled Assassination
Content Warning: This Insight contains antisemitic, racist, and hateful imagery. Introduction Given right-wing extremists’ love of political spectacle and tendency…
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