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The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is an academic research initiative backed by @GIFCT_official, a special project delivered by @CSNS_UK.

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Apr 10
🗓️ We are thrilled to announce GNET's Sixth Annual Conference on 27th May 2026! Our theme this year: 'Threats in Focus: Re-Examining Terrorism and Violent Extremism at the Tech Frontier.' For panel information and to register, visit the link below ⬇️
The Sixth Annual GNET Conference
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Dec 14, 2022
Following the Malaysian general election in November, our latest Insight by @MuniraMustaffa seeks to explain the strategic use of disinformation, conspiracy theories and hate speech as state tools to control the narrative and manufacture political support
Rage Clicks, Hatebomb and the New World Order: How Hard-Right Politics and Conspiracy Theories...
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Nov 17, 2023
India has emerged as an unlikely source of disinformation on the Israel-Palestine war. Shweta Desai and @AmarAmarasingam explore the surge in posts with anti-Muslim rhetoric, expressing solidarity with Israeli strikes, and mocking Palestinian victims.
Hindutva Disinformation Machine: How India is Using the Israel-Palestine War to Spur Anti-Muslim...
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Jul 14, 2021
"Western far-right extremists’ 'anti-woke' language is being adopted and co-opted by ethno-nationalists across the world to shape their own narratives and messages to encourage violence," says Munira Mustaffa.
Right-Wing Extremism Has Deep Roots in Southeast Asia
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Jan 19, 2024
This Insight sheds light on the hybridisation of child sexual exploitation, terrorism and violent extremism by O9A and its offshoot, 764, outlining how these actors leverage platforms and technologies to commit sextortion and plan mass casualty incidents.
764: The Intersection of Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and Child Sexual Exploitation
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Apr 19, 2022
In a new @GNET_research report, @MuniraMustaffa explores how the far-right in Southeast Asia intertwines narratives from around the world with local‑level grievances to attract, recruit, and motivate their followers. You can read the full report here: gnet-research.org/2022/04/19/rad…
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Oct 2, 2023
Today, @utkucanbalci @msirivia @jhblackb address the gap in research on left-wing extremism online, examining a far-left extremist Reddit community of 'tankies' who support authoritarian regimes, justify human rights abuses and deny genocide.
Tankies: A Data-driven Understanding of Left-Wing Extremists on Social Media
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Nov 28, 2022
Today, @malikacoexist54 draws on conversations with female researchers of colour in terrorism studies to discuss the structural barriers and harmful elements of their work and suggests ways for institutions and tech companies to support WoC researchers
Challenging the Gatekeepers: the Experiences of Women of Colour Researchers in the Terrorism...
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Mar 22, 2023
Today, @cat_tebaldi explores the gendered 'digital traditionalism' of Granola Nazis - online influencers who celebrate farming, health and organic food and blend natural living with far-right politics, linking nature and whiteness with anti-feminism.
Granola Nazis: Digital Traditionalism, the Folkish Movement and the Normalisation of the Far-Right
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Aug 19, 2022
In a timely Insight, @PokerPolitics examines the reactions of QAnon adherents to the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago and Trump's potential indictment, and outlines the narratives which have emerged online to support the conspiratorial notion of the Deep State.
How QAnon is Dealing With The FBI Raid on Trump
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Dec 13, 2021
Today we released a new @GNET_research report, in which @HamptonStall, @HariPrasad91 and David Foran analyse far-right memes propagated by three online subcultures. You can read the full report here: gnet-research.org/2021/12/13/can…
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Mar 12, 2021
Don't miss the introduction to a four part series by @ICSR_Centre Research Fellows @_MAArgentino and @Blyth_Crawford on the role played by women in QAnon!
The WQmen of QAnon
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Oct 10, 2022
In today's Insight, @joshmolloy101 and @evianeleidig outline the historic and symbolic role of food in far-right digital subcultures, and explore the 'Great Reset' conspiracy theory and raw food movement promoted by right-wing influencers.
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The Emerging Raw Food Movement and the ‘Great Reset’
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Jun 27, 2024
ISKP's capabilities to carry out attacks outside Pakistan and Afghanistan are increasing, as evidenced by successful recent operations. @ColinPClarke, @LucasADWebber, and Peter Smith analyse ISKP's media network and role in international attacks.
ISKP’s Latest Campaign: Expanded Propaganda and External Operations
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