An academic research network on

ONLINE EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM

What is VOX-Pol?

VOX-Pol is a world-leading research network on online extremism and terrorism. It is a global network, with 30 member institutions from 12 different countries across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australasia. VOX-Pol researchers have expertise in jihadism, the extreme right and left, nationalist-separatist actors, and emerging forms of extremism.

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From Public Commentary to Digital Polarisation: Online Narrative Escalation and Identity-Based Framing in Nigeria’s Social Media Sphere
By Moses Ameh The public comment on violence in Nigeria has been observed to change from a normal state to…
July 22, 2026
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Global Experts Convene in Swansea: Highlights from the 5th In-Person TASM Conference
From June 16-18, the Cyber Threats Research Centre (CYTREC) at Swansea University, in proud partnership with VOX-Pol, hosted the fifth…
July 15, 2026
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Global Perspectives on Online Extremism: Highlights from the 9th VOX-Pol Summer School at Swansea University
Swansea University recently served as the vibrant hub for the ninth annual VOX-Pol Summer School, held from June 22nd to…
July 15, 2026
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Our Online Library collects in one place a large volume of publications related to various aspects of violent online political extremism.

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From Public Commentary to Digital Polarisation: Online Narrative Escalation and Identity-Based Framing in Nigeria’s Social Media Sphere
 July 22, 2026
By Moses Ameh The public comment on violence in Nigeria has been observed to change from a normal state to a polarized virtual environment within a short time on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and WhatsApp. These exchanges tend to be sparked by a statement or interpretation of insecurity-related incidents, and quickly ...
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Developmental pathways away from extremism: A model of family-based intervention in youth CVE practice
 July 15, 2026
By Sarah Stevenson & Dr Steven Barracosa At risk and radicalised youth represent one of the most complex and consequential challenges facing contemporary CVE practice given the intersection of adolescent vulnerability, search for belonging, identity formation and exposure to extreme material and polarising online environments. The role and impact of family systems and dynamics have ...
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