If we’re serious about counteracting the rise of far-right extremism, we need to understand what makes it appealing
1 month, 1 week ago

If we’re serious about counteracting the rise of far-right extremism, we need to understand what makes it appealing

ABC  

Governments agencies, civil society and academics may not agree on many issues, but they have all been sounding the alarm over the rise of right-wing extremism for some time now. The media frequently report, and political leaders publicly condemn, the stunts of far-right groups, and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation regularly highlights the threats of nationalist-racist “ideologically motivated” violent extremism. In my recent book Democracy Strikes Back: Understanding and Countering the Rise of the Far-right, I argue that one of the reasons for this lack of progress lies in the common but problematic insistence — apparent in the public debate, policymaking and P/CVE programs — that the far-right is a fringe movement on the “extreme” margins of society. Grievances When such mindsets coincide with personal or collective grievances — such as people’s sense of injustice and feelings of being ostracised, voiceless and “left behind” — it can significantly increase their receptiveness to far-right messaging. And a recent study has confirmed that “fears of downward mobility feelings of subjective social marginalization” increase the appeal of far-right political movements among those who belong to the middle class.

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Extremism definition - live: Michael Gove names Cage, Mend and Muslim Association groups
1 year ago

Extremism definition - live: Michael Gove names Cage, Mend and Muslim Association groups

The Independent  

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What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’
1 year ago

What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’

Al Jazeera  

And how will groups deemed to meet the new criteria be sanctioned? United Kingdom Communities Secretary Michael Gove has unveiled the government’s new definition of “extremism” to the House of Commons amid heightened domestic tensions since the onset of Israel’s war on Gaza in October. However, in parliament on Thursday, Gove took the step of naming the neo-Nazi British National …

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
1 year, 2 months ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s governing parties assailed a resurgent far-right opposition party on Thursday over a report that extremists recently met to discuss the deportation of millions of immigrants, including some with German citizenship, which has led to a string of protests in recent days. National polls currently show AfD in second place with support of over 20% — behind the …

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting
1 year, 2 months ago

German far-right party assailed over report of extremist meeting

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Germany's governing parties assailed a …

Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access
3 years ago

Germany to disarm far-right extremists, restricts gun access

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the far right poses the biggest extremist threat to democracy in Germany and said authorities would seek to tackle the …

Germany to disarm far-right extremists and restrict gun access
3 years ago

Germany to disarm far-right extremists and restrict gun access

LA Times  

Nancy Faeser, Federal Minister of the Interior and Home Affairs, speaks at a news conference announcing measures to fight right-wing extremism in Berlin on Tuesday. Germany’s top security officials announced a 10-point plan Tuesday to combat far-right extremism in the country that includes disarming about 1,500 suspected extremists and tightening background checks for those wanting to acquire guns. Interior Minister …

Far-right extremists and jihadists must be punished equally, solicitor-general says as neo-Nazis cases rise
3 years, 2 months ago

Far-right extremists and jihadists must be punished equally, solicitor-general says as neo-Nazis cases rise

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Government minister Alex Chalk QC made the comments after …

Understanding the appeal of the extreme right is key to preventing its resurgence
3 years, 5 months ago

Understanding the appeal of the extreme right is key to preventing its resurgence

ABC  

Reports continue to surface in the Australian media about the disturbing rise of neo-Nazi groups and the possible threat of domestic terrorism they pose, as well as the ways these groups have used the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext for recruitment. One barrier to such understanding is a shared sense that, precisely because Nazis and fascists of whatever stripe exalt …

Germany records rise in neo-Nazis, far-right extremists in pandemic-hit 2020
3 years, 9 months ago

Germany records rise in neo-Nazis, far-right extremists in pandemic-hit 2020

LA Times  

Police use water cannons to disperse anti-lockdown protesters near the Reichstag in Berlin in November. Authorities in Germany say that the number of far-right extremists in the country increased last year as neo-Nazis sought to join protests against pandemic-related restrictions. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said Tuesday that authorities counted 33,300 far-right extremists in 2020, an increase of almost 4% …

Far right shifts to social movement as threat grows: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

Far right shifts to social movement as threat grows: Report

Al Jazeera  

Annual SPLC report on hate groups notes continued momentum due to Trump even as number of groups declines. “The far right is not simply a movement premised on upholding white supremacy, but authoritarian ultranationalism that promotes multiple, reinforcing forms of hierarchy,” Miller said. “A group like the Proud Boys, where misogyny is a core tenet, might appeal to some men …

Will deplatforming make QAnon and the far-right fade away or radicalise further?
4 years, 2 months ago

Will deplatforming make QAnon and the far-right fade away or radicalise further?

ABC  

As President Joe Biden was sworn in this week, QAnon forums descended into despair, confusion and wounded anger. "It's over and nothing makes sense," read one message thread title on the largest of these forums. It's fair to say those who follow the QAnon conspiracy theory, which held that Mr Trump would retain power, bring down the "deep state" and …

Far right seizing COVID-19 ‘opportunity’ to expand: Study
4 years, 4 months ago

Far right seizing COVID-19 ‘opportunity’ to expand: Study

Al Jazeera  

German commissioned study says the new far-right movement is ‘leaderless, transnational, apocalyptic’ and violent. “They aim to provide the movement with finances to sustain its existence and attract previously unconnected individuals as potential recruits to its ranks.” Read our new study “Violent Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism – Transnational Connectivity, Definitions, Incidents, Structures and Countermeasures”, commissioned by @AuswaertigesAmt ENGLISH ➡️ https://t.co/timDJnUDD7 …

Should we stop referring to some extremists as “right-wing”?
4 years, 5 months ago

Should we stop referring to some extremists as “right-wing”?

ABC  

Australia’s domestic intelligence agency ASIO announced last week it is reviewing the labels they use in their work on extremism and terrorism — including the term “right-wing extremism.” This was received with delight by politicians on the political right like NSW Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, who had previously expressed concerns that the term “right-wing” would offend conservatives. For example, he …

UK’s failure to ban far-right groups undermines fight against online extremism, report finds
5 years, 2 months ago

UK’s failure to ban far-right groups undermines fight against online extremism, report finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The government will need to keep this situation under review in a fast-moving online …

2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence
5 years, 2 months ago

2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence

NPR  

2019 Brought Stepped-Up Efforts To Counter White Supremacist Violence Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images The torch-wielding racists who marched on Charlottesville, Va., two years ago showed the ugly new face of the far right. National 4 White Supremacists Charged In Deadly 2017 Charlottesville Rally 4 White Supremacists Charged In Deadly …

Number of far-right referrals to counter-extremism programme hits record high
5 years, 3 months ago

Number of far-right referrals to counter-extremism programme hits record high

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The largest age group was children and young people aged 20 and under, because …

Far right poses as protectors of women to target Muslims, official extremism report finds
5 years, 5 months ago

Far right poses as protectors of women to target Muslims, official extremism report finds

The Independent  

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Far right poses fastest growing terror threat to UK, head of terror police says
5 years, 6 months ago

Far right poses fastest growing terror threat to UK, head of terror police says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The extreme right wing is starting from a very low base but a 17 …

Far-right rally, counterprotests face off in US city of Portland
5 years, 7 months ago

Far-right rally, counterprotests face off in US city of Portland

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump says far-right rally being closely monitored amid fears of clashes with counter-demonstrators. Flag-waving members of the far-right Proud Boys and Three Percenters groups began gathering on Saturday morning for their rally labelled “End Domestic Terrorism” – some wearing body armour and helmets. Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds, reporting from Portland, said that authorities plan to “smother” the rally …

How do you prevent extremism?
5 years, 10 months ago

How do you prevent extremism?

BBC  

How do you prevent extremism? Fabian Wichmann, a case manager at Exit Germany, describes it "It’s not enough for them to be looking for a way to cover up their past – they have to show remorse and dedication to changing their ways.” Getty Images Psychologists are working to understand the reasons that some people turn to extremist organisations like …

‘Patriotic NGO’ or far-right extremists?
5 years, 11 months ago

‘Patriotic NGO’ or far-right extremists?

The Hindu  

Since the March 15 terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, where a far-right extremist killed 50 people in mosques, media focus has shifted to such groups operating in Europe. According to the Austrian government, Martin Sellner, the leader of the country’s Identitarian Movement, received a €1,500 donation from the Christchurch attacker. “We can now confirm that there was financial support …

New Zealand mosque attacks: While intel focuses on Islamist militants, Christchurch shooting shows how white nationalists fly beneath radar
6 years ago

New Zealand mosque attacks: While intel focuses on Islamist militants, Christchurch shooting shows how white nationalists fly beneath radar

Firstpost  

Like other extremist groups, racist ideologues have leveraged the power and reach of the internet to disseminate violent ideas, and give advice on the logistics of terror. “We’re able to, in multiple sectors of government and policy… connect random knife attacks inspired by to a global terrorist movement with some ease,” Amarasingam wrote on Twitter after the Christchurch attack. In …

What far-right terror has in common with ISIS (opinion)
6 years ago

What far-right terror has in common with ISIS (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Milo Comerford is an analyst at the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change. In the manifesto, the shooter fondly references fellow extremists from around the world, including Luca Traini, who injured six migrants in a shooting in Italy; Dylann Roof, the Charleston church shooter who killed nine African Americans; Anton Lundin Pettersson, a Swede who attacked a school …

Far right hate is spiralling out of control – and politicians aren’t doing enough to stop it
6 years, 1 month ago

Far right hate is spiralling out of control – and politicians aren’t doing enough to stop it

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The narrative of “betrayal” and “traitors”, …

The UK’s far right thinks about lots more than Brexit
6 years, 2 months ago

The UK’s far right thinks about lots more than Brexit

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David Toube is the political director of Quilliam International, a think tank based in London that specializes in researching counter-extremism. CNN — The deep social and political divisions exposed by the UK’s Brexit vote present both an opportunity for the British far right – as well as being a challenge to it. Indeed, only this week, Neil Basu …

The former neo-Nazis and Islamists fighting extremism in the UK
6 years, 2 months ago

The former neo-Nazis and Islamists fighting extremism in the UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Islamic education is important to teach them that they can have their identity as …

Number of far-right referrals to counter-extremism programme Prevent rockets 36% in a year
6 years, 3 months ago

Number of far-right referrals to counter-extremism programme Prevent rockets 36% in a year

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of people referred to the Prevent counter-extremism programme …

Far-right groups across Europe 'using Islamist techniques' to recruit followers, report says
6 years, 3 months ago

Far-right groups across Europe 'using Islamist techniques' to recruit followers, report says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. David Ibsen, executive director of the Counter Extremism Project, …

I’ve been travelling around the country talking to people about extremism – here’s what I found
6 years, 8 months ago

I’ve been travelling around the country talking to people about extremism – here’s what I found

The Independent  

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Isis and far-right extremists 'changing tactics', commission warns as study launched across England and Wales
6 years, 8 months ago

Isis and far-right extremists 'changing tactics', commission warns as study launched across England and Wales

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Commission for Countering Extremism is inviting submissions from the public in the first …

Four far-right UK terrorist plots foiled since Westminster attack, police reveal
7 years ago

Four far-right UK terrorist plots foiled since Westminster attack, police reveal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Far-right terrorists pose an “organised …

Far-right extremists sent to same deradicalisation scheme as potential jihadists
7 years, 2 months ago

Far-right extremists sent to same deradicalisation scheme as potential jihadists

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Far-right extremists are being sent to the same deradicalisation programme …

How jihadism and the far right have more in common than you'd think
7 years, 4 months ago

How jihadism and the far right have more in common than you'd think

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This is what Muslims are facing everywhere in the …

Far-right conspiracies fizzle amid anti-Trump rallies
7 years, 4 months ago

Far-right conspiracies fizzle amid anti-Trump rallies

Al Jazeera  

In the weeks leading up to the rallies, far-right websites claimed anti-fascists were planning a civil war. New York City, New York – Claims that left-wing activists and anti-fascists planned to “behead white parents” and deploy “super soldiers” as part of a bid to launch a civil war turned out to be a series of modest anti-Trump marches in cities …

Far-right extremists targeting UK as they 'weaponise internet culture' to spread hatred around the world
7 years, 4 months ago

Far-right extremists targeting UK as they 'weaponise internet culture' to spread hatred around the world

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Far-right extremists are “weaponising internet culture” in an increasingly coordinated …

Anti-fascist activist goes undercover with 'alt right' to expose movement's rapid European expansion
7 years, 6 months ago

Anti-fascist activist goes undercover with 'alt right' to expose movement's rapid European expansion

The Independent  

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Your Handy Field Guide to the Surprisingly Few Factions of the Far Left, From Pastel Bloc to BAMN
7 years, 10 months ago

Your Handy Field Guide to the Surprisingly Few Factions of the Far Left, From Pastel Bloc to BAMN

Wired  

The far-right and its many extremist factions may get most of the attention and notoriety, but these days an alt-lite foot soldier can barely tap out an objectionable tweet without a swarm of far-left activists coming to clobber them with equal-but-opposite memes. The same thing happens when the far-right amasses in real life; “free speech rallies” often turn into skirmishes, …

No wonder the far-right was so quick to capitalise on the Westminster terror attack – it relies on atrocities for support
8 years ago

No wonder the far-right was so quick to capitalise on the Westminster terror attack – it relies on atrocities for support

The Independent  

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