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Report	Violent Islamist Extremism, The Internet, and the Homegrown Terrorist Threat View Abstract Violent Islamist Extremism, The Internet, and the Homegrown Terrorist Threat This is the first in a series of reports by the Majority and Minority staff of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Committee) on the threat of homegrown terrorism inspired by violent Islamist extremism. The Committee initiated an investigation into this threat during the 109th Congress under the leadership of Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME). View Full Article	2008	Lieberman, J. and Collins, s.	View Publisher
VOX-Pol Blog	Jacinda Ardern Calls for ‘Ethical Algorithms’ to Combat Online Extremism. What This Means View Abstract Jacinda Ardern Calls for ‘Ethical Algorithms’ to Combat Online Extremism. What This Means VOX-Pol Blog Post. View Full Article	2021	Collins, N.	View Publisher
Video	VOX-Pol Guest Lecture Series: An Introduction to Netnography View Abstract VOX-Pol Guest Lecture Series: An Introduction to Netnography VOX-Pol Guest Lecture Series, Autumn 2023 Name: Jonathan Collins Title: An Introduction to Netnography & Step-by-step Guide Outline: “New immersive methodologies are needed to better understand online extremist communities. The presentation will cover one of these (Netnography), providing an essential glimpse into this multifunctional tool and the benefits it offers to the field. The lecture will also include a step-by-step guide on how to conduct a netnographic study, offering a great starting point for those looking to adopt the technique.” View Full Article	2023	Collins, J.	View Publisher
VOX-Pol Blog	Mobilising Extremism in Times of Change: Understanding the Far-Right’s Use of Toxic Communications View Abstract Mobilising Extremism in Times of Change: Understanding the Far-Right’s Use of Toxic Communications VOX-Pol Blog Post. View Full Article	2023	Collins, J.	View Publisher
Journal Article	The effects of social media on domestic terrorism View Abstract The effects of social media on domestic terrorism Much qualitative research has drawn an association between social media and domestic terrorism, with the studies reaching different conclusions. However, few empirical studies have evaluated whether the surge in social media participation affects domestic terrorist events. Controlling for common explanations in the literature, we conduct a cross-national, time-series analysis of up to 151 countries from 2000 to 2019 to assess the impact of social media penetration on domestic terrorism. We ﬁnd that greater social media penetration increases the likelihood of domestic terrorism in countries as it supports extremists’ ability to recruit, mobilize, and train terrorists. Using mediation analysis, we also find that greater social media penetration amplifies online and political polarization, increasing the likelihood of domestic terrorism events. Our work indicates the possible mechanisms linking social media and domestic terrorism and the need to develop and apply appropriate counterterrorism strategies to mitigate terrorist operations. View Full Article	2023	Hunter, L.Y., Biglaiser, G., McGauvran, R.J. and Collins, L.	View Publisher
VOX-Pol Blog	Emotions & Belonging in Far-Right Social Media Space View Abstract Emotions & Belonging in Far-Right Social Media Space VOX-Pol Blog post. View Full Article	2024	Collins, J.	View Publisher

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