Related topic:
Lone Actors and Mental Health Issues
Description:
This report examines the phenomenon of lone attacks in Japan through a comparative lens, using incidents including the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to explore the profiles, behaviours, and radicalisation processes of individuals who carry out violent acts alone without direct group affiliation. The analysis identifies typologies of lone attackers, noting that most Japanese cases lacked clear political or religious ideologies and were driven by personal grievances, social isolation, or mental health issues rather than organised extremist agendas. It discusses how access to the internet and harmful information can facilitate self‑radicalisation and highlights the challenges authorities face in detecting isolated individuals. Based on the findings, the report proposes prevention measures such as enhanced online monitoring, community engagement programmes, and specialised law‑enforcement training to identify early warning signs and support individuals at risk before they commit violence
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Language:
English
Date:
10.03.2026
Proposed by:
PPHS
Source:
UNICRI, 2024