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…
Fahad MirzaThe Wagner Group is Entering Its Terrorism Era
Introduction The private military company (PMC) the Wagner Group has long been the secret weapon of the Kremlin. Despite denying…
Olivia CaskeyThe Gangster and the Bride: The Framing of Femininity and Masculinity in News Coverage of Jihadist Terrorism
Introduction At its height, the Islamic State (IS) posed not only imminent security challenges but also brought to light the…
Shweta DesaiHindutva Disinformation Machine: How India is Using the Israel-Palestine War to Spur Anti-Muslim Sentiment at Home
Introduction Amidst the flood of unverified and misleading claims on the Israel-Palestine war, India has emerged as an unlikely leading…
Catherine Tebaldi‘We Don’t Co-parent with the Government’: Gender Ideology as a Global Culture War
Introduction On 22 January 2023, the New York Times ran an article under the headline ‘When Students Change Gender Identity,…
Olivier CauberghsFor the Lulz?: AI-generated Subliminal Hate is a New Challenge in the Fight Against Online Harm
Content Warning: this Insight contains antisemitic and hateful imagery Many social media networks actively remove harmful content from their platforms.…
Roshan MHow the Indian Far-Right is Using the Israeli Conflict to Spread Islamophobic Disinformation
The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestine have brought several aspects of the conflict into sharp focus. One critical dimension…
Jonathan Suseno Sarwono‘Yup, Another Far-right Classic’: The Propagation of Far-right Content on TikTok in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
Introduction Since its launch in 2017, TikTok’s user base has grown significantly from 347.1 million to 1.7 billion in 2022.…
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