Filter by
RAN C&N Papers (38)
RSS![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2022-03/ran_lessons_learned_from_alternative_narrative_campaigns_cover.jpg?itok=-QOFjpPH)
The aim of this paper is to take stock of the work on alternative narrative campaigns by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) and others in recent years, noting new developments and considerations that need to be taken into account, before presenting concrete lessons learned...
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2022-02/ad_hoc_young_women_social_media_Lessons-p-cve_cover.jpg?itok=nZ76mQuy)
The paper will further explore which narratives and strategies are used by right-wing (RWE) and Islamist extremist (IE) actors to lure and recruit young women and girls to (violent) extremism.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2022-02/ran_capitalising_crises_how_vrwe_exploit_covid-19_pandemic_cover.jpg?itok=nwPJcr74)
The COVID-19 pandemic and measures against its spread and their impact on populations create an opportunity for new dynamics of development of violent right-wing extremism (VRWE). Utilisation of the “corona-crisis” is typical of various forms of violent extremism and terrorism in a global scope...
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2022-01/ran_conclusion_paper_small-scale_ftf_communications_cover.jpg?itok=VphV2adJ)
At this RAN Practitioners small-scale expert meeting, several experts and experienced practitioners working with returning foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and their families discussed their experiences with effectively and strategically communicating on returning FTFs and their families.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2022-01/ran_paper_c-n_conspiracy_narratives_cover.png?itok=D2pBwizT)
The focus of this meeting was on mapping the current state and future outlooks of conspiracy narratives throughout the EU.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2021-12/ran_hlc_2021_conclusion_paper_12102021_cover.jpg?itok=rhXarDlb)
This document summarises the outcomes on the main issues discussed: the network’s evolution, current challenges, emerging threats and narratives, as well as the future development of the network.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2021-12/ran_plenary_cover.jpg?itok=VbatlXkp)
This conclusion paper covers the main outcomes discussed during the RAN Plenary. It describes what themes will require the attention of RAN participants in 2022 and beyond.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2021-11/ran_vlwae_in_the_eu_analysing_threats_potential_for_p-cve_cover.jpg?itok=-rW6pXkR)
Contemporary violent left-wing extremism is complex, difficult to explain and even more problematic to address. The complexity of the phenomenon starts with its definition, as happens for many other forms of extremism.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2021-10/ran_incels_first_scan_of_phenomen_and_relevance_challenges_for_p-cve_cover.jpg?itok=YzHP6b99)
This paper intends to demystify key tenets of the incel ideology and its relationship to violence, outline key challenges for practitioners in prevention and countering of violent extremism (P/CVE) in reaching this community, and offer recommendations for intervention providers and practitioners...
![](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_publication_thumbnail/public/2022-09/ran_reporting_about_violent_extremism_p-cve_challenges_journalists_cover.jpg?itok=rZLgxoZb)
This paper will address some of the most relevant challenges by introducing key insights and recommendations on how to follow a “do no harm” approach when informing the public, and particularly when reporting about violence.