Description
This research paper, authored by Binder and Kenyon, examines the role of online radicalisation in terrorist acts, highlighting its impact on the spread of extremist ideologies driven by collective grievances. While the phenomenon is particularly noted in lone actor terrorism, it applies to various forms of extremist offending. The study situates online radicalisation within the context of grievance-based beliefs and addresses ongoing debates about its relevance and mechanisms. It reviews quantitative evidence to evaluate the prevalence of online radicalization and its threat level, concluding that while it exists, the current threat is relatively low. However, this assessment may change as online activity among terrorist actors continues to grow.
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Online radicalisation, including minors