SCIENCE BLOG

Jihadist threats rise post-7/10. How Europe’s Jewish and Christian communities face deterrence challenges and the security paradox.

Europe's jihadist threat evolves: Fewer attacks but rising plots. Analyse trends, profiles, and emerging tactics in this in-depth report.

Researcher José Luis Salido-Medina on the dangers faced by minority religious communities due to social and spatial exclusion

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

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

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

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

Yoana Barakova of EFSAS on the role of disinformation campaigns in instigating hate speech and sectarianist sentiments online

Álvaro Vicente of Elcano in Spain on the lack of training for professional prison staff in Europe dealing with violent extremists.

Spiros Papadopoulos with insights of the work of the Austrian probation service and what it learned from the terror attack in Vienna.

Erik Hacker provides insights into his work in social media research in the context of fighting extremism and terrorism online.

Dr. Daniela Pisoiu from the Austrian oiip on the changed characteristics of people who turn to terrorism.

Anne Heckendorff, research analyst at EFSAS, provides a practical guide on how to engage youth and avoid engagement in violent extremism.

Analysis by Dr Michael Krona of Malmö University on new avenues for studying online radicalisation - based on first-hand data.

Jihadism in Austria has received little attention from experts so far although the country has a long history of jihadi activities.