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. Episodes are in English or German.
In this new episode on antisemitic violence, Dr Hans-Jakob Schindler speaks with Alexander Ritzmann about his latest report, which calls for a shift from incident response to “strategic disruption” of extremist networks, finances, and coordinators, and for treating antisemitism as a security threat.
The discussion in this episode is based on Rethinking the Fight against Antisemitism after October 7 by Alexander Ritzmann, published in May 2026 by the Counter Extremism Project.
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