Violent Extremism Trends
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Antisemitism and Violent Extremism in Europe: An Analysis of Trends and Incidents
Since the coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023 and the subsequent war in Gaza, European …
How war impacts women and girls: A simple explainer on gender and conflict
War is becoming more dangerous for women and girls. Around the world, conflicts are becoming longer, more brutal, and increasingly fought in …
How does climate-related vulnerability influence violent extremist networks in Kenya's pe…
The climate crisis intensifies existing security risks and vulnerabilities that can contribute to violent radicalisation and extremism in Kenya’s peripheral regions. Depletion …
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism? An Assessment
This report critically assesses whether P/CVE can effectively counter violent extremist organisations (VEOs). The question has gained urgency because counter-terrorism (CT) has …
What fuels terrorism in Somalia? Perspectives from the jihadist group Al-Shabaab
Terrorism has remained a big international threat to worldwide security with Somalia being amongst the most hit nations owing to the consistent …
Right- and Left-Wing Violent Extremist Abuse of Digital Technologies in the Global South
This report, jointly published by UNICRI and VOX-Pol, examines digital technology abuse by right- and left-wing violent extremists in South America, Africa, …
The evolving nexus of cybercrime and terrorism: A systematic review of convergence and po…
This systematic review unveils significant convergence between cybercriminals and terrorists over the past decade, characterized by substantial overlap in tactics, capabilities, and …
Understanding the history and operations of Al Shabaab in Kenya through the lens of Kant'…
During the conception of the al Shabaab (AS), the notion of violent extremism seemed inconceivable, yet it is the most infamous terrorist …
The 2025 Annual Review of Plots and Attacks Across the US
ISD identified 74 violent attacks and disrupted plots in the US in 2025 linked to known extremist movements, online radicalization or grievance-based …
Nineteenth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) to intern…
This nineteenth strategic-level report of the Secretary-General assesses the evolving threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and documents …
Eighteenth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) to intern…
This eighteenth strategic-level report of the Secretary-General assesses the persistent and evolving threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security, …
Journey to Extremism in Africa: Pathways to Recruitment and Disengagement
This landmark UNDP study presents the most extensive empirical investigation to date on recruitment to and disengagement from violent extremist groups in …