Achi MishraA Deadly Trifecta: Disinformation Networks, AI Memetic Warfare, and Deepfakes
Content Warning: The following article includes disturbing and offensive AI-generated images. Introduction Generative AI technologies are rapidly advancing and transforming…
Uday BakhshiIndonesia’s Troubled Democracy: Navigating Disinformation and Extremism During Elections
Introduction On 14 February, Indonesia will host the world’s largest single-day elections as nearly 205 million voters and 250,000 candidates…
Benjamin MokIndonesian Terrorists’ Attempts to Interfere with the 2024 Indonesian Election
Introduction Indonesian terrorist organisations have weakened significantly in the past five years. Due to the mass arrest of terrorist suspects…
Elizabeth D. KilmerGrooming for Violence: Similarities Between Radicalisation and Grooming Processes in Gaming Spaces
Rachel Kowert and Elizabeth D. Kilmer are members of the Extremism and Gaming Research Network (EGRN). The EGRN works together…
Meili CriezisAI Caliphate: The Creation of Pro-Islamic State Propaganda Using Generative AI
Introduction Research continues to study how terrorist organisations exploit, or could potentially exploit, artificial intelligence (AI) for recruitment, propagandising, online…
Adam RoussellePakistan Under Threat: Why ISKP’s Online Campaign Against Pakistan is a Global Concern
Introduction The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has increasingly focused on Pakistan in its online propaganda campaigns in recent months.…
Joshua BowesTelegram’s Role in Amplifying Tehreek-e-Taliban’s Umar Media Propaganda and Sympathiser Outreach
Introduction Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is an Islamist terrorist group that operates under the umbrella of the Afghan Taliban (AT) along…
Dr. Ryan ScrivensData Collection in Online Terrorism and Extremism Research: Future Directions
Introduction The role of the Internet in facilitating violent extremism and terrorism is a primary concern for many researchers, practitioners,…
Liram Koblentz-StenzlerNavigating Far-Right Extremism in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
In today’s digital age, as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become ever more integral to our everyday lives, understanding the conversations…
Jaynisha PatelHarnessing Peacetech for Socio-Political Resilience in Benin
Introduction In May 2019, Benin suffered its first major incursion by violent Islamist extremists –likely linked to the quickly expanding…
Marc-André Argentino764: The Intersection of Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and Child Sexual Exploitation
Content warning: this Insight contains references to child sexual exploitation and violence Introduction On 12 September 2023, the FBI made…
Peter SmithThe Midgård Leak: Exposing The Global Business Of The Far Right
Introduction On 4 December 2023, a new website by a group of Stockholm-based antifascist activists went live. Serving the single…
Fredrick OgengaKenya’s Twin Burden: Balancing the Security of Tech Infrastructure Against its Role in Online Extremism
Introduction While terrorists commonly exploit online platforms for radicalisation, planning, fundraising, organising, and even executing attacks, a puzzling emerging trend…
Maik FielitzChannelling Protests: How Anti-Democratic Actors in Germany Mobilise via Telegram
Introduction March 2020 was a watershed moment for the protest scene in Germany. A dizzying array of actors mobilised in…
Erin StonerSlipping Through the Cracks: Recognising Extremist Misogyny Outside of Inceldom
Introduction The ‘manosphere’ is defined as “an umbrella term that refers to a number of interconnected misogynistic communities”. The most well-known…
Lucas WebberThe Islamic State’s South Asian Branches are Spearheading an Anti-China Campaign
Introduction China’s domestic policy in Xinjiang and its expanding international influence — particularly its growing footprint in the Muslim world…
Mohammad Amaan SiddiquiThe Role of Far-Right Media Houses and Organisations in Disseminating Hindu Nationalist ‘Love Jihad’ Narratives on X
Introduction The fear of ‘love jihad’ has spread among the Hindutva nationalist community in recent years. Love jihad, the accusation…
Mohammad Amaan SiddiquiMapping Hindutva Discourse in India: Exploring ‘Love Jihad’ Narratives on X
Introduction Over the last year, Indian politics has been infested with debates around ‘love jihad’ – the alleged Muslim mission…
Adam RoussellePro-Taliban Media Campaign Highlights Regional Threats to Afghanistan’s Neighbours
Introduction One online media campaign frequently expresses views that are consistent with those held among top policymakers in the Taliban…
Joshua BowesThe Vitalisation of Hindu Nationalism in Nepal and Social Media as a Tool of Pro-Hindutva Propaganda Overseas
Introduction India’s influence on the rise of Hindu nationalism in Nepal has steadily grown under the leadership of Narendra Modi’s…
Muhammad Fatih KhudriHezbollah’s Online Battleground: Military Media Unit’s Narratives on Telegram
Introduction Since 7 October, war has been raging in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas and Israel fight each other in…
Miron LakomyArtificial Intelligence as a Terrorism Enabler? Understanding the Potential Impact of Chatbots and Image Generators on Online Terrorist Activities
Introduction The launch of ChatGPT and Midjourney in 2022 marked a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Due to…
Moustafa AyadExploit and Evade to Remain and Expand: The Cross-Platform Evasion Toolbox of Islamic State Supporters
Introduction ‘News outlets’ named ‘Media Site,’ ‘World News’, and ‘Breaking News’ are the next generation of platform exploitation tactics by…
Maddie CannonCan’t Stand the Heat?: Best Practices and Institutional Responsibilities to Safeguard Extremism Researchers
Introduction In May 2023, the Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) hosted its Third Annual Conference at King’s College…
Allysa CzerwinskyLearning from the Leavers? The Promise (and Perils) of r/IncelExit
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Miraji MohamedThe Woman Question in Online Extremism and P/CVE in Kenya: Toward a New Gendered Approach
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Nick ZuroskiWeapon or Tool?: How the Tech Community Can Shape Robust Standards and Norms for AI, Gender, and Peacebuilding
Introduction In October, following earlier remarks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses “enormous potential and enormous danger,” President Biden issued a…
Robin O'LuanaighThe Right Fit: How Active Club Propaganda Attracts Women to the Far-Right
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Nuri W Veronika‘A Noble Muslimah Stays Home’: Piety Construction and Gendered Narratives among Young Indonesian Women on Instagram and TikTok
Introduction There are myriad ways in which women engage in extremist ideologies, including Islamist extremism and fundamentalism. Across regions, entrenched…
Irine GayatriHow Women-Led CSOs are Leveraging I-KHUB Technology for Gender-Driven Prevention Efforts in Indonesia
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Alexander FaehrmannThe Great Replacement in the Manosphere: Implications for Terrorism
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Christina SchmidGender Dynamics and Online Spaces: The Case of the Islamic State
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Dr Alexandra PhelanOnline Gendered Narratives, LGBTQI+ Targeting, and the Far-Right in Australia and the UK
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Jayden HaworthMen, Masculinities and Memes: The Case of Incels
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Clara Ribeiro AssumpcãoIntegrating Gender Across OSINT Cycles: Good Practices for Practitioners
This Insight is part of GNET’s Gender and Online Violent Extremism series in partnership with Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre. This series…
Jon DeedmanMeaningful Transparency for CVE: Process not Policy
Introduction Work aiming to counter violent extremism (CVE) must be based upon deference to the rule of law, the importance…
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