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Nihilistic Extremist Violence: An Emerging Threat (ST 15477/25)

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This policy document examines the emergence of nihilistic extremist violence, describing its defining characteristics, online ecosystems, and evolving threat landscape. It analyses patterns of recruitment, networking, and criminal activity, and outlines policy considerations for monitoring and responding to this form of violent extremism.

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Types of radicalisation and emerging threats

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