Countering the Radical Right
To effectively counter fascist and far-right extremism – viewed together under the umbrella term ‘radical right’ here – you need to understand it first. Which groups are revolutionary or violent? Who are the most dangerous figures, and why?
And vitally, what are the best ways to counter the radical right? By force, by law, or by peaceful protest? Or do other methods bear scrutiny? And how can extremists get out the movement? Does deradicalisation work? And how do these approaches to ultra-nationalist groups work in an interconnected world – and with online radicalisation a real problem?
These are questions this joint project, led by the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right, has set itself. Our goal is no less than to provide a model of ‘best practice’ for understanding, countering and deradicalising radical right extremists around the world. Please take part in learning with us, and in addressing this urgent challenge through serious analysis and counter-narratives.
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Published in:Countering the Radical Right: AnalysisTurkish extremist group Grey Wolves finds a favourable climate in GermanyHow decades-old networks continue to support Turkish ultranationalists in Germany – and why this must change
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Published in:Countering the Radical Right: AnalysisThe far Right has moved from climate denial to obstructing climate actionBy seemingly accepting the climate crisis’s existence, the far Right can use it to ‘Other’ migrants and leftists,...
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Published in:Countering the Radical Right: OpinionThe deadly political game being played at the EU’s eastern borderAmid accusations of “hybrid war”, Poland and the EU have forgotten that the migrants caught up in its stand-off with...
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Published in:Countering the Radical Right: OpinionHow can we prevent acts of violence such as the mass shooting in Plymouth?Can families stop loved ones from falling prey to extremist ideologies or terrorism? An officer from the UK’s...
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Published in:Countering the Radical Right: OpinionAt the next election, Italians have two options: Right or further Right?The quick ascent of the Brothers of Italy party has surprised analysts and raised questions about fascism
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Published in:Countering the Radical Right: OpinionWhy the Oklahoma bombing continues to cast a shadow over AmericaTimothy McVeigh’s actions and ideas have inspired a new generation of radical Right extremists
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Published in: Countering the Radical Right: AnalysisThe remnants of Golden Dawn are winning support in CyprusThe neo-Nazi group might be in prison in Greece, but in Cyprus their local offshoot is getting ready for elections....
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Published in: Countering the Radical Right: OpinionHow the German far Right appropriates ideals of non-violent resistanceThe far Right’s claims to be ‘peaceful Europeans’ are absurd, especially in the light of increasingly violent...
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Published in: Countering the Radical Right: AnalysisAll Hail Q! The forging of a right-wing religion and its extreme threat to securityChristians across the US, hostile to mainstream media, are being drawn to the movement through trusted church leaders
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