Violent extremism
The Role of the Internet in Facilitating Violent Extremism, Part II: Connecting On- and Offline Worlds
August 20, 2024VOX-Pol Blog post. ...
What role does the Internet play in radicalisation and offending for convicted extremists?
August 9, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
Examining Online Indicators of Extremism in Violent Right-Wing Extremist Forums
August 9, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
How Do Violent Extremists Use Digital Media? An Analysis of Bangladeshi Extremist Lifecycles
August 8, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
Spoofing, Truthing, and Social Proofing: Digital Influencing after Terrorist Attacks
August 6, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
Differentiating Online Posting Behaviors of Violent and Nonviolent Right-Wing Extremists
July 25, 2024VOX-Pol Blog post. ...
The Interoperability of Definitions of Terrorism and Violent Extremism
July 25, 2024VOX-Pol Blog post. ...
Distinct patterns of incidental exposure to and active selection of radicalizing information indicate varying levels of support for violent extremism
May 16, 2024Exposure to radicalizing information has been associated with support for violent extremism. It is, however, unclear whether specific information use behavior, namely, a distinct pattern of incidental exposure (IE) to and active selection (AS) of radicalizing content, indicates stronger violent extremist attitudes and radical action intentions. Drawing on a representative general population sample (N = 1509) ...
The Role of the Internet in Radicalisation to Violent Extremism
September 18, 2023This chapter critically examines the role that the Internet and the Internet of Things (IoT) play in violent extremism. The chapter specifically focuses on arguments surrounding radicalisation as a pathway to terrorism and how individuals become radicalised due to different radicalisation processes and theories. Based on this critical analysis, the chapter argues that the Internet ...