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The human face

What are the human impacts of far-right extremism? Hear perspectives from a survivor of far-right violence and a former far-right extremist (Video, 3 minutes)

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 1 Sep 2014

The human face

What are the human impacts of far-right extremism? Hear perspectives from a survivor of far-right violence and a former far-right extremist (Video, 3 minutes)

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 1 Sep 2014

Introducing this week’s theme: Confronting Europe’s problem with far-right violence

This week's guest theme addresses a violent issue which has often been overlooked in Europe. Far-right extremism is often relegated to a second tier security threat due to the tendency to see these groups as irrelevant to inquiries into national security and terrorism. But we should be wary of thi

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 1 Sep 2014

Introducing this week’s theme: Confronting Europe’s problem with far-right violence

This week's guest theme addresses a violent issue which has often been overlooked in Europe. Far-right extremism is often relegated to a second tier security threat due to the tendency to see these groups as irrelevant to inquiries into national security and terrorism. But we should be wary of thi

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 1 Sep 2014

Britain's radical right: electoral failure but success on the streets ?

The BNP's latest electoral defeats are no indication that the attraction of its ideology has faded away. New social movements in Britain are seeking to impart change through extra-parliamentary means.

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 16 Jul 2012

Europe’s radical right: recognising and managing the ‘threat’

Safeguarding communities and nations from the potential threats of radical right narratives is not about controlling or prohibiting their political parties: but about bridging gaps between political leadership and communities.

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 9 Feb 2012

Confronting ‘extremisms’: the cautious way forward from the Norwegian tragedy

It is too easy to brand terrorists with labels. We need to consider, in depth, the reasons behind people’s actions - remembering that psychology can play as much of a role as ideology

By Vidhya Ramalingam

/ 6 Aug 2011