Far-Right Extremism and Terrorism

Our research focuses on understanding the resurging threat of far-right extremism and terrorism.




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In the past few years, far-right extremism and terrorism have received a significant amount of interest and media coverage. The Far-Right Extremism and Terrorism (FRET) programme utilises the strengths of RUSI’s research groups to help address gaps in the field by contributing to the evidence base that informs approaches for tackling the threat. Particular attention is paid to understanding what transnational connections far-right actors have; what role communities play in far-right extremism; and what role gender plays in radicalisation and recruitment. We look to assess how far counterterrorism (CT) and prevention and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) programming can be adapted or reimagined to address violent extremism and terrorism driven by far-right ideologies.

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Related programme


Extremism and Terrorism Programme

This programme of work looks at potential drivers and modalities for the spread of violent ideologies.

Global Far-Right Threat and Response Mapping

Global Far-Right Threat and Response Mapping

Misogyny, Hostile Beliefs and the Transmission of Extremism
Projects

Misogyny, Hostile Beliefs and the Transmission of Extremism

Permissive Environments for Far-Right and Islamist Radicalisation
Projects

Permissive Environments for Far-Right and Islamist Radicalisation

Far-Right Extremism and the Security Forces

Far-Right Extremism and the Security Forces

Extremism and Gaming

Extremism and Gaming

Experts


Steering group


Dr Karin von Hippel

Director-General

Senior Management

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Georgia Holmer

Senior Associate Fellow

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Sir Mark Rowley

Distinguished Fellow

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Suzanne Raine

RUSI Trustee

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Specialists


Dr Jessica White

Acting Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies

Terrorism and Conflict

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Claudia Wallner

Research Fellow

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Petra Regeni

Research Analyst and Project Officer

RUSI Europe

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Dr Joana de Deus Pereira

Senior Research Fellow

RUSI Europe

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Emily Winterbotham

Director of Terrorism and Conflict Studies

Terrorism and Conflict

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Tom Keatinge

Director, CFS

Centre for Finance and Security

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James Sullivan

Director, Cyber Research

Cyber

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Raffaello Pantucci

Senior Associate Fellow

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Stephen Reimer

Associate Fellow

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Dr Simon Copeland

RUSI Associate Fellow

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Event recordings

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FRET Webinar series


Recording: Policing the Far Right

Recording: Policing the Far Right

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Recording: Near-Sighted on Far-Right Financing

Recording: Near-Sighted on Far-Right Financing

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Recording: The Radical Right in Latin America: Regional Security Dynamics and Transnational Links

Recording: The Radical Right in Latin America: Regional Security Dynamics an...

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Recording: Far-Right Extremism in the Military and Police Forces

Recording: Far-Right Extremism in the Military and Police Forces

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Conference sessions


Welcome Keynote
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Session One: Global Connections

Session One: Global Connections

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Session Two: Online Connections

Session Two: Online Connections

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Session Three: Physical and Ideological Connections

Session Three: Physical and Ideological Connections

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Session Four: Financial Connections

Session Four: Financial Connections

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Closing Remarks
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Latest publications

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