Counter Extremism Perspectives

Counter Extremism Perspectives
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A deep dive into the topics of relevance to the research and mission of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). Presented by Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director CEP, and Alexander Ritzmann, Senior Advisor CEP, each episode focuses on one counter extremism issue and aims to provide the audience with a greater understanding of its nuance and significance.
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The show covers critical issues around extremism, with episodes like the analysis of the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, discussing its potential impact on ISIS and international relations, as well as exploring new initiatives like the Auschwitz Research Center on Hate, Extremism and Radicalization (ARCHER) aimed at combating antisemitism.

A deep dive into the topics of relevance to the research and mission of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). Presented by Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director CEP, and Alexander Ritzmann, Senior Advisor CEP, each episode focuses on one counter extremism issue and aims to provide the audience with a greater understanding of its nuance and significance.
Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler and Alexander Ritzmann explore the deepening ties between right-wing extremists and organized crime across Europe. Drawing on CEP’s research, they reveal how groups like the Bandidos and Turonen operate as Neo-Nazi mafias, dealing in drugs, weapons, and money laundering, while law enforcement often misses ideological links due to structural blind spots.
Report: The Transnational Nexus of Violence-Oriented Right-Wing Extremism, Terrorism, and Organized Crime

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