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Islamist Extremism Online – Current Trends and Early Prevention

Related topic:

Online radicalisation, including minors

Description:

This report explores the strategies used by Islamist extremist networks to exploit digital platforms for propaganda, recruitment, and radicalisation. The report analyses the types of content shared, the social media ecosystems involved, and how these actors target vulnerable individuals, including minors. It highlights the role of encrypted messaging apps, social media channels, and video content in shaping narratives, and provides insights for practitioners and policymakers on developing preventive interventions, monitoring strategies, and digital resilience programs. The research underscores the importance of context-aware countermeasures that combine technical moderation with community engagement and education to reduce exposure to extremist material online.

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Language:

English

Date: 

10.03.2026

Proposed by:

PPHS

Source:

Stop Ekstremisme, 2022