Moving Beyond Islamist Extremism

Assessing Counter Narrative Responses to the Global Far Right

Moving Beyond Islamist Extremism
William Allchorn
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18 Jan 2022 GE
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9783838214900
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Traditionally, far-right terrorism has been the black swan of terrorism studies-receiving less attention than Jihadi extremism. In this book, William Allchorn takes a deep dive into multiple geographical locales and the online space of far-right movements, uncovering the crisis narratives that are animating violent far-right extremist milieus and presenting solutions on what we can do to stop them. Using eight country case studies and the results of an online pilot project, this is the first book-length presentation and discussion of counter techniques to far-right narratives-exploring their effectiveness, the ethics of such techniques, and their ability to disrupt pathways from radicalism towards violent extremism. Coming at a time of a renewed global wave of far-right violence, this book is of use to scholars as well as practitioners in the fields of far-right studies, terrorism studies, and strategic communications.
Moving beyond Islamist Extremism: Assessing Counter Narrative Responses to the Global Far Right is a must-read text to scholars and practitioners who desire to enhance their proficiency in the current landscape of the violent far right as well as with one of the essential tools available for law enforcement and policy agencies to counter its expansion, that of counter narratives. The book proves to be an important resource on the possibilities of non-violent measures for improving security. --Dr Kristy Campion, Assistant Professor of Terrorism Studies, Charles Sturt University, Australia Moving Beyond Islamist Extremism: Assessing Counter Narrative Responses to the Global Violent Far Right highlights the urgency with which we must turn our attention to the emergent fifth wave of far-right terrorism. Daringly, Allchorn takes the leap not only in identifying gaps in countering violent extremism but also in proposing specific counter narratives tailored to each individual context, taking into account the historical, social, and political elements at play. He does not shy away from engaging with troublesome areas of study, such as misogynist and victimhood narratives, to make practical and realistic recommendations. While many books on the far right are problem-centric, this contribution also offers timely solutions, using examples and forecasting short- and long-term effects. The emphasis on democratic values and processes is a compelling exhibit on the reality of countering violent extremism and how it may be achieved by the celebration of the diverse, united, and historically complex nation rather than with the restriction of liberties. Written in an accessible style, Moving Beyond Extremism provides the reader with an easy-to-follow roadmap on the importance of far-right narratives, how they manifest in certain geographic and online ecosystems, and how they may be countered. Allchorn effectively bridges the divide between academia and practice producing a resource which will be of value to counter terrorism practitioners, policy makers, and scholars for years to come. --Arie Perliger, Professor of Criminology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, author of American Zealots: Inside Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism
William Allchorn (PhD, Politics, University of Leeds) is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Associate Director at the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right at the University of Leeds. He is the author of Anti-Islamic Protest in the UK: Policy Responses to the Far Right (Routledge, 2019).
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ISBN-13: 9783838214900
Published: 18 Jan 2022
Published In: Germany
Imprint: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Format: Paperback
Weight: 666g
Pages: 240

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