This study explored segregation and sectarianism among children in integrated and non‐integrated Northern Irish schools. Results revealed a substantial relationship between 2 types of intergroup contact—cross‐group friendship and extended contact—and lower levels of prejudice. While cross‐group friendships were associated with more positive intergroup relations via the mediating mechanisms of self‐disclosure…
This report focuses on criminal incidents committed by environmental and animal rights extremists in the United States between 1995 and 2010, and specifically, the arsons and bombings conducted by individuals affiliated with the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and Animal Liberation Front (ALF). Between 1995 and 2010, there were a total…
Taking into account that Spain has been suffering the deadly consequences of the terroristphenomenon for decades, it is easy to understand that the fight against terrorism invariably represents one of the top priorities on the Spanish Government’s political agenda. In orderto fight this specific kind of very serious offence, a…
This report is an enquiry into the radical religious movements in Senegal that are capable of taking advantage of the regional context and unpredictable circumstances to engage in violent actions. Methodologically, this preliminary study is based on media reports, semi-structured interviews with various actors and a public opinion survey with…
This report describes the findings from an online mapping of the populist right and right-wing extremism in Europe. The report descirbes what the web is able to tell us about right-wing formations online, that is, both the populist right as well as more violent extremist groups. The report provides a…
The information for this testimony was gathered from a range of sources, including jihadist websites and forums, Western websites that publish jihadist videos and transcripts (such as SITE Intelligence Group and the Long War Journal), interviews with government officials from the West and the Middle East, and secondary sources. Yet…
This article examines the issues underlining Islamic radicalisation and violence in Nigeria, a phenomenon whose latest manifestation through the activities of the Jam?’atu Ahlis Sunnah L?dda’awatih wal-Jihad (widely known as Boko Haram), has attracted considerable concern. It traces the evolution of the phenomenon and identifies the key issues that have…
The fight against terrorism remains a top priority for the European Union and for Europol. The terrorist bomb attack at Burgas airport in Bulgaria and the shootings by a lone gunman in France claimed the lives of 14 people in 2012 and illustrate the serious threat that terrorism poses to…
The roles of women in international peace and security efforts have been underscored by the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000 and subsequent thematic resolutions on women, peace, and security issues. The roles of women as they relate to terrorism and counterterrorism issues, however, have remained less…
In 2001 the report of the UN Secretary-General on the prevention of armed conflict reiterated a pledge to move the United Nations from a “culture of reaction to a culture of prevention.” Reflecting these trends, international actors have expressed greater interest in taking a more preventive approach on terrorism and…
Finding people on Twitter who are into violent extremism is easy. But finding out who’s the most successful at spreading extremist ideologies online is a lot harder. Now two researchers think they’ve found a way.
Violent extremist groups are currently making intensive use of Internet fora for recruitment to terrorism. These fora are under constant scrutiny by security agencies, private vigilante groups, and hackers, who sometimes shut them down with cybernetic attacks. However, there is a lack of experimental and formal understanding of the recruitment…
