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Social Media (10)
#Greenbirds: Measuring Importance and Influence in Syrian Foreign Fighter Networks
This report examines the question of how Western ‘foreign terrorist fighters’ receive information about the conflict in Syria and Iraq, and who inspires them. It is the first publication from a...
| Theme(s): | Ideological extremism and violence |
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| Keyword(s): | Extremism, Extremist Travellers, Internet, Islamic Extremism, Social Media |
‘Till Martyrdom Do Us Part’: Gender and the ISIS Phenomenon
The authors of this study set out to gain a better understanding of why females are being radicalized and recruited into the ranks of extremist organizations. The report works to move beyond the...
| Theme(s): | Ideological extremism and violence |
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| Keyword(s): | Extremism, Gender, Internet, Islamic Extremism, Radicalization, Social Media |
Considerations for Successful Counterspeech
This guide provides lessons from recent research into what works among types of counterspeech that aim to diminish expressions of hatred and extremism online. In particular, the resource draws on...
| Theme(s): | Perception and emotion |
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| Keyword(s): | Countering Radicalization to Violence, Counter-Narratives, Extremism, Internet, Social Cohesion, Social Media |
From Minutes to Months: A rapid evidence assessment of the impact of media and social media during and after terror events
This study examines how communication occurs across mainstream and social media during and after terrorist events, and how government, law enforcement, journalism and other key actors can better...
Prevent Violent Extremism: A Research Portal
The Prevent Violent Extremism research portal brings together knowledge resources on violent extremism and social media. It is meant to help understand how social media can become involved with...
Radicalization and Violent Extremism: Lessons Learned From Canada, the U.K. and the U.S.
This report captures highlights from a major conference hosted by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) of the U.S. Department of Justice, which took place July 28 to July 30, 2015. The event...
Review of Programs to Counter Narratives of Violent Extremism
This report is an effort to assess the state of knowledge about ‘counter-narrative’ efforts that aim to challenge the use of the Internet and social media by violent extremist groups. The review...
Right Wing Extremism in Canada: An Environmental Scan
The authors set out to provide an overview of the right wing extremism (RWE) movement in Canada, including an analysis of membership, distribution and activities. Specifically, they aim to identify...
| Theme(s): | Collective dynamics and resilience, Ideological extremism and violence |
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| Keyword(s): | Field Interviews, Ideological Extremism, Internet, Lone Actors, Right Wing Extremism, Social Media |
Terrorist chatter: Understanding what terrorists talk about
Through a content analysis of the online activities of seven US-based individuals with proven terrorist ties, the study seeks to better understand the role that the Internet plays in radicalization...
| Theme(s): | Ideological extremism and violence |
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| Keyword(s): | Case Studies, Extremism, Extremist Travellers, Internet, Islamic Extremism, Radicalization, Social Media |
The State of the Art 2015: A Literature Review of Social Media Intelligence Capabilities for Counter-Terrorism
This review examines how information and insight can be drawn from open social media sources to help maintain public safety, especially in addressing terrorism and violent extremism. The study...
| Theme(s): | Collective dynamics and resilience, Organization and effectiveness |
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| Keyword(s): | Countering Radicalization to Violence, Extremism, Internet, Research Techniques, Social Media |
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