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OUR MISSION

We offer specialized expertise, research and services on violent extremism, terrorism, and deradicalization. Our aim is to generate cutting-edge insights in this field and help to improve society as a whole. We believe that progress in this area has been slow compared to other advancements, and urgent changes are required to adapt to a world that is becoming increasingly complex.

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OUR PROJECTS

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to making a positive impact through our work. That's why we're proud to be involved in a number of projects that have been generously supported by the European Union and other donors. If you want to see what we're up to, take a closer look at our current projects.

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RECENT BLOGPOSTS

UNVEILING THE POPULIST PARADOX: HOW FREEDOM OF SPEECH IMPACTS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND SAFETY

Niels Verster on how populism blurs the line between freedom of speech and religious safety.

INSIDE EUROPEAN EXIT WORK: KEY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Understanding Extremist Reintegration: Robert Örell explores European Exit work & delves into successful reintegration strategies.

TREATING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RADICALIZATION

Guillaume Monod on the issue of radicalised individuals with mental health problems - and recommended approaches.

PLAYING AGAINST RADICALIZATION

Linda Schlegel, Research Fellow at modus|zad, on the positive effects of gaming and how to use it to prevent violent extremism.

SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATING VIOLENT EXTREMIST OFFENDERS

Romario Shehu of IDM Albania on the importance of vocational training for violent extremist offenders for their successful reintegration

EFFECTIVELY ASSESSING THE RISK OF RADICALISATION

Margarida Damas of IPS on how to counter current limitations of radicalisation risk assessment tools

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

JIHADI ATTACKS IN EUROPE

Trends & features 2014-2022 - by Erik Hacker, researcher at SCENOR: based on an original dataset of jihadi terrorist attacks in Europe between 2014 and 2022, this report provides data on the temporal and spatial aspects of attacks, the weapon(s) used, target(s), the number of perpetrators, number of casualties (dead/injured), the perpetrators’ terrorist group affiliation, the perpetrators’ criminal record, authorities’ knowledge about the perpetrators being potential threats, surveillance status, mental health conditions, asylum seeker status, age, convert status, citizenship, and employment.

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WHITE ROSE RESISTANCE GROUP

Living in freedom - Sometimes we need to remember the values of a free and democratic state which we take for granted - read the 5th leaflet of the White Rose Resistance Group of January 1943 in which they remind us, in outstanding bravery - for which many had to pay the ultimate price.

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DSCHIHAD DER AUSLANDSKÄMPFER

Ausdruck einer Subkultur - Dschihadismus ist keine neue Erscheinung in Deutschland, und schon gar nicht in Europa. Erinnert sei beispielsweise an drei der 9/11-Attentäter, die
in Hamburg lebten und konspirierten, an die Mitglieder der so genannten Sauerlandzelle und die Anschläge von Madrid 2004 und London 2005.

JAILING JIHADISTS IN THE WEST

Struggling to cope - Western prison systems still struggle to incarcerate notorious jihadists, as illustrated by the case of top ideologue Abu Qatadah

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PROTECTING RIGHTS

Guidelines of the Fundamental Rights Agency on how to counter terrorism but protect fundamental rights - Acts of terrorism represent a serious threat to the lives and safety of people, and a profound security challenge for states. At the same time, laws and policies to counter the threat of terrorism can entail, directly or indirectly, serious limitations to fundamental rights and freedoms, finds a new report from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Drawn from expert insight, it suggests how counter terrorism work can benefit from greater legal clarity, practical guidance and stronger safeguards.

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EXTREMISTS & ONLINE GAMING

Radicalization online - In recent years, particularly since the 2019 livestreamed attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, video games, gamer communities, and online plattforms made for gaming and related activities, have moved to the center of attention of policy, practice, and academia working on preventing and countering (violent) extremism (P/CVE).

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Check out our free online repository in German language on everything regarding right-wing extremism, Islamist extremism, conspiracy theories and more.

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OUR COOPERATION PARTNERS

Senatorin für Justiz und Verfassung in Bremen, senator for justice and constitution in Bremen

European Foundation for South Asian Studies, EFSAS,

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