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EU counterterrorism coordinator Bartjan Wegter warns that extremism is increasingly driven online, particularly among young people.
Radicalisation is not only spreading digitally, but accelerating rapidly, sometimes taking just weeks or months to take hold.
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Dr Andrew Williams will examine the growing presence of Christian nationalism in the UK, challenging the idea that it is purely symbolic & highlighting its wider political, geographical & theological dimensions.
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Dr Kate Barber will explore how Christian language & imagery circulate in extreme right-wing online communities, including how these are used to legitimise exclusionary & nationalist political projects.
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A reminder that @cirafcardiff.bsky.social is hosting a free, online event tomorrow: Christian Nationalism in Online and Offline Contemporary Far-Right Politics with Dr Kate Barber & Dr Andrew Williams.
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/bdzneuvv
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Leaving, however, is rarely simple. It’s typically a gradual, uneven process, involving rebuilding identity, relationships & a sense of belonging outside these communities.
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What prompts disengagement?
- Real-world relationships that contradict online narratives.
- Positive interactions that challenge misogynistic beliefs
- A growing recognition of the gap between ideology & lived experience.
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Yet over time, these same environments often become toxic echo chambers, reinforcing negativity & deepening isolation.
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The findings are striking. Many men enter these spaces during periods of loneliness, insecurity & uncertainty, where forums offer a sense of belonging & explanation.
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Drawing on new research from the Australian Institute of Criminology, it explores the pathways out of manosphere & incel communities, & what this tells us about prevention and support.
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Public conversations about the “manosphere” have surged recently. Much of this discussion focuses on how boys and young men are drawn into these spaces.
But this article asks how do some men actually leave?
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The broader takeaway is urgent: this is not simply a problem of “bad individuals” making bad choices. It is about the architecture of online spaces, the incentives of platforms, & the exploitative strategies of extremist & criminal networks.
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The result is a blurred boundary between victim & perpetrator, with some young people being manipulated into acts they barely understand.
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The article also emphasises method over motive. These networks often target vulnerability & use familiar grooming dynamics: building rapport, normalising harm & gradually demanding participation.
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In these spaces, harm becomes a form of status and social currency, with young users rewarded for ever more shocking acts.
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What is striking is the article’s argument that these are not always coherent ideological movements in the traditional sense. Rather, they are fluid online ecosystems where far-right propaganda, cybercrime, incel culture, gore content & sexual exploitation overlap.
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From there, exposure can escalate gradually: edgy jokes become normalised racism, misogyny becomes social bonding, & violence becomes aspirational.
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The piece describes how recruitment often begins in seemingly ordinary digital spaces — gaming platforms, meme pages, Discord servers & Telegram channels — where young people are looking for humour, community & belonging.
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Youth offending shouldn't be understood through clichés of “broken homes” or moral failure.
Instead, it is far more organised with young people being groomed online into pathways of extremism, cybercrime & sexual abuse.
🔗 tinyurl.com/yv2y9hvs
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This upcoming seminar explores the role of Christian nationalism & religious rhetoric in contemporary far-right politics, both online & offline.
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The second event in the CIRAF Research Group’s 2026 seminar series is coming up!
The event is online & free to attend but registration is required: tinyurl.com/37u8bpy4
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The case therefore illustrates how radicalisation today often operates transnationally & digitally, rather than through traditional offline organisations.
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Groups such as The Base promote accelerationist ideologies — encouraging societal collapse in pursuit of a white supremacist state — & have been linked to young recruits across several countries.
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Investigators & researchers suggest this reflects a broader pattern: youth are being drawn into ideological networks through accessible online content, peer interaction & gradual normalisation rather than a single decisive moment.
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What stands out in the reporting is not only the severity of the offences, but the pathway. The teenager described creating an online persona and increasingly immersing himself in extremist communities over time.
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While a jury did not reach a verdict on whether he was preparing acts of terrorism, police found weapons in his home & evidence linking him to extremist networks operating across multiple platforms, including Telegram, TikTok & Snapchat.
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A 16-year-old from Northumberland has been convicted of membership of the banned neo-Nazi organisation The Base, along with possessing & sharing terrorist publications.
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Perhaps the most useful takeaway: group dynamics matter as much as content. People are rarely radicalised by a single post. They are radicalised by relationships, belonging & reinforcement over time.
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The webinar also discussed behavioural warning signs online, including identification with violence, preparation behaviours & self-positioning as a potential perpetrator.
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These processes intertwine ideology with socio-emotional validation. Members are not only convinced: they are supported, recognised & given meaning.
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