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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On the VOX-Pol blog this week, Wyn Brodersen and Maik Fielitz examine how coded antisemitism circulates on TikTok, drawing on a dataset of 20,965 posts and analysing how humour, memes, hashtags and ambiguous references help such content reach wider audiences. Read it here: voxpol.eu/antisemitism...

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Hate in Small Portions: Delving into Antisemitism on TikTok - VOX - Pol

How coded antisemitism spreads on TikTok through memes, hashtags, humour and ambiguous references that can evade moderation.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that the Routledge Handbook of Online Violent Extremism edited by Suraj Lakhani (Uni of Sussex), Stuart Macdonald (Swansea Uni), Julian Droogan (Macquarie University), and Lydia Khalil (Deakin University) is available to pre-order now! www.routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...

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Routledge Handbook of Online Violent Extremism

This new handbook is the first reference work to offer an overview of the problem of online violent extremism and possible solutions to this. This volume provides the reader with perspectives from the...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On the VOX-Pol blog this week: Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro‑terrorist’ posts. Read more from Timothy Koskie about the lawsuit launched against Telegram by the eSafety Commissioner. This is a repost from TheConversation UK. voxpol.eu/australias-o...

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Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro‑terrorist’ posts - VOX - Pol

This is the first time the eSafety Commissioner has legally enforced online codes and standards relating to unlawful material, which came into effect a year ago. It will test her powers.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The latest VOX-Pol Newsletter (13.9) is live! 🗞️ Highlights: 📚 Pre-order the Routledge Handbook of Online Violent Extremism 🗓️ 2nd Next Gen Network Conference in Prague (Dec 1-2) 🏆 Grants & top 4 blog posts of the year Read the full issue: voxpol.eu/vox-pol-news...

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VOX-Pol Newsletter 13(9) - VOX - Pol

Welcome to Volume 13, Issue 9 of the monthly VOX-Pol Newsletter The Routledge Handbook of Online Violent Extremism We are very pleased to announce that Routledge is publishing the Handbook of Online V...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The VOX-Pol blog is back! This week, Dr Sören Henrich, Jeremiah P., Sean Looney, and Brigitte Naderer reflect on how we understand the current generation of young people in a shifting socio-digital landscape and what this means for preventing harm. voxpol.eu/navigating-y...

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Navigating Youth Fragmentation, Uncertainty, and Meaning: Insights from TASM 2026 - VOX - Pol

If there is one thread that runs through all these conversations, it is this: young people are not disengaged; they are navigating a world that often fails to make sense. The challenge is not to impos...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

⏳ DEADLINE APPROACHING: 10 September 2026 ⏳ Early Career Researchers in the (violent) online extremism space—time is running out to submit your abstracts for the 2nd Annual VOX-Pol Next Generation Conference! Conference Dates: 1–2 December 2026 Location: Prague docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Call for Papers - VOX-Pol Next Gen Conference

Call for PapersVOX-Pol Next Generation Network Conference 2026 Hosted by Charles University, Prague December 1st-2nd, 2026 We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual VOX-Pol Next Generation Network ...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

And finally, to end our countdown, our most read post of the year is "Use of Coded Language by Far-Right Extremists Online: Emojis, Numbers, and Symbols Reinforce In-Group Identity" by Francesca G. and Isabella Gomez-O'Keefe. Read it in full here: voxpol.eu/coded-langua...

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Use of Coded Language by Far-Right Extremists Online: Emojis, Numbers, and Symbols Reinforce In-Group Identity - VOX - Pol

How the far right on TikTok uses coded language to evade moderation and spread hate and disinformation.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

⛱️ Continuing our countdown of the top most read blog posts over the past year: Next up is "Visits to Gore Sites Driven by Searches for Graphic Footage of Charlie Kirk’s Death" by Human Digital as our second most read blog post this year. Read it again here: voxpol.eu/gore-sites-v...

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Visits to Gore Sites Driven by Searches for Graphic Footage of Charlie Kirk’s Death - VOX - Pol

How high-profile violent incidents drive traffic to gore sites, exposing youth to extremist content, and what can be done to reduce harm.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Next up in our countdown to the top 4 most read blogs this past year is "The Hide-and-Seek Champion: Conspiracist Reactions to the Porepunkah Shootings" by Gerard Gill as our third most read blog post this year. Read it in full here: voxpol.eu/conspiracist...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

⛱️ We are in the laidback month of August, which is when the VOX-Pol Blog counts down to our top 4 read blog posts of the year! First up is "Short-Form Violent Content and Pathways to Fringe Gore" by Ryan Ratnam. If you missed it the first time, check it out here: voxpol.eu/short-form-v...

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Short-Form Violent Content and Pathways to Fringe Gore - VOX - Pol

How short-form platforms recommend violent content and funnel users to fringe spaces, mapping the online gore ecosystem and its extremism risks.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📣 Call for Papers: 2nd VOX-Pol Next Gen Conference! Dedicated to early career researchers studying (violent) online extremism. Join us in Prague! 📅 1–2 Dec 2026 📍 Charles University, Prague ⏰ Deadline: 10 Sept 2026 📝 Details: shorturl.at/lW34j 👉 Submit: shorturl.at/NoBil

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Back to the classroom!🎓The latest VOX-Pol Newsletter (Vol. 13, Iss 8) features open-access resources for teaching and research on online extremism: 📚 Embeddable Lecture Series 📑 25+ Open-Access Reports 🔍 Searchable Research Library New publications & blog highlights below 👇 voxpol.eu/vox-pol-news...

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VOX-Pol Newsletter 13(8) - VOX - Pol

Welcome to Volume 13, Issue 8 of the monthly VOX-Pol Newsletter Back to the Classroom: VOX-Pol Resources to Support Your Teaching and Student Learning With the new academic year getting underway short...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The latest VOX-Pol newsletter is live! 📰 Catch up on TASM 2026, our Summer School recap, and new research on AI deepfakes, platform moderation, and TikTok radicalisation: voxpol.eu/vox-pol-news...

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VOX-Pol Newsletter 13(7) - VOX - Pol

Welcome to Volume 13, Issue 7 of the monthly VOX-Pol Newsletter TASM 2026 VOX-Pol was proud to co-host the fifth in-person TASM Conference, held at Swansea University on 16-18 June. There were a total...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

How did studying online violent extremism go from a niche academic corner to a global field? 🌐 In the final VOX-Pol Guest Lecture, pioneers Prof Stuart Macdonald & Prof Maura Conway reflect on 15 years of research, evolution, & algorithmic regulation. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0G...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Reflecting on the incredible energy at the VOX-Pol Summer School at Swansea University? Researching violent online extremism brings unique mental health & institutional hurdles, but you don't have to navigate them alone. 🤝 Watch our ECR Roundtable on YouTube for tips- www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwdi...

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VOX-Pol 2026 Guest Lecture Series: Early Career Researcher Roundtable

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Where is misogyny research heading, and what’s holding it back? 🌐 A new VOX-Pol roundtable with Drs. Elizabeth Pearson, Eviane Leidig, Ashley M. & Lisa Sugiura dives into online hate, digital subcultures, and academic barriers. Watch on the VOXPol YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=elMN...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

How is AI reshaping online extremism? Dr. Erin Saltman (GIFCT) explores the threats and opportunities in this evolving landscape—an essential overview for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. This video is part of the VOXPol 2026 Guest Lecture Series. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AugZ...

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VOX-Pol 2026 Guest Lecture Series: Dr Erin Saltman

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Presenting at #TASM in Swansea? Don't let your insights stop at the final slide! VOX-Pol wants to amplify your work. Turn your conference papers or in-progress research into an impactful blog post for our global network. Keep the momentum going. Visit the guidelines here voxpol.eu/how-to-submi...

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VOX - Pol | Network of Excellence

The VOX-Pol Network of Excellence (NoE) is an academic research network focused on researching Violent Online Political Extremism.

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Ashton Kingdon @ashkingdon.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

On Route to My Fave Conference Ever #TASM (Terrorism and Social Media) Looking Forward to Presenting Some Research and Chairing Some Panels/Roundtables as Well as Catching up With So Many Friends 😍😍🥂🥂🥂🍷🍷🍻🍻 Also Excited to Run a Session at the VOX-Pol Summer School 💃💃💃💃

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Broxton8r @broxton8r.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Get on this if you can. Man Up is an (unsurprisingly) remarkable book that should be compulsory reading

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I’m really looking forward to attending & presenting at TASM 2026. I’ll be discussing how radical right groups use multimodal strategies associated with social media influencers to present themselves as authentic, culturally relevant & relatable. #extremismstudies #forensiclinguistics

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Dr Keighley Perkins @perkinskeighley.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I'm sorry. How am I supposed to finish preparing for #TASM2026 when this is sleeping beside me? @vox-pol.bsky.social

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The countdown is officially over—the TASM Conference kicks off tomorrow! Whether you are joining us to learn, network, or collaborate, this week is going to be packed with invaluable takeaways. 🔗 Check out the schedule over the next 3 days here: tasmconf.com Which session are you looking forward to?

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🎥 New on the VOX-Pol YouTube Channel! Todays spotlight is on Dr Cynthia Miller-Idriss who discusses how online misogyny can shape contemporary radicalization pathways. A must-watch for anyone researching digital culture, extremism, and gender-based harms. 📺 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuyM...

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VOX-Pol 2026 Guest Lecture Series: Prof Cynthia Miller-Idriss

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The latest VOX-Pol newsletter is now live! 📰 Catch up on the newest research, publications, and upcoming events from our network on violent online political extremism and radicalisation. Read Issue #13(6) on our website: 👉 voxpol.eu/vox-pol-news...

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VOX-Pol Newsletter 13(6) - VOX - Pol

Welcome to Volume 13, Issue 6 of the monthly VOX-Pol Newsletter Catch Up on the 2026 VOX-Pol Lecture Series! We are thrilled to share that the latest 2026 VOX-Pol Lecture Series is now fully recorded ...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

⏳ The countdown is ON! Only 1 WEEK left until TASM 2026 kicks off at Swansea University (June 16–18). Join 250+ delegates and 100+ global speakers tackling online extremism, AI, tech regulation, and the funding-backed TASM Sandpit. Registration closes in days—secure your spot! 🛡️ 👉 tasmconf.com

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📢 New on the VOX-Pol Blog: "The Void as the Caliphate: The Islamic State’s Use of Nihilistic Aesthetics to Target Estranged Youth" in which Saif T. examines how IS is incorporating nihilistic aesthetics to prey upon the vulnerabilities & insecurities of young people online. voxpol.eu/is-nihilisti...

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The Void as the Caliphate: The Islamic State's Use of Nihilistic Aesthetics to Target Estranged Youth - VOX - Pol

How the Islamic State uses nihilistic TikTok aesthetics, loneliness, and youth identity crises to spread extremist propaganda online.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Featured in this month's newsletter, extremism expert J.M. Berger lays out "14 Theses Concerning Online Political Violence." His core argument is urgent: the threat landscape has fundamentally shifted, and we can no longer address digital safety through a 2016 lens. Read 👇 medium.com/the-berger-d...

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14 Theses on Online Political Violence

The old world of content safety practices is dead, and the new one is struggling to be born.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our latest newsletter is up on the website now and can be viewed in full here voxpol.eu/vox-pol-news... To sign up to our monthly newsletter please subscribe at this link 👇: voxpol.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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VOX-Pol Newsletter 13(5) - VOX - Pol

Welcome to Volume 13, Issue 5 of the monthly VOX-Pol Newsletter. There is just over one month to go until the TASM (Terrorism and Social Media) Conference, which VOX-Pol is proud to co-organise. TASM ...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

TASM 2026 is just around the corner! As the leading international conference on extremist use of online platforms; keynote presentations from leading experts and a selection of breakout sessions featuring 100+ speakers. 📅 16-18 June 📍Swansea University Visit tasmconf.com to secure your pass today!

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Rest in peace Garth Davies. He embodied the ethos of VOX-Pol: encouraging collaboration, championing early career researchers, and fostering community. Condolences to his family, friends, and @sfucriminology.bsky.social colleagues. www.sfu.ca/criminology/...

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Ashton Kingdon @ashkingdon.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🚨Event Alert - The Only Way is Ethics: Next Gen Networks Unite🚨 Please Join Us on Mon 27 April, 5-6.30 BST For a Session Connecting #ECRs #PHDs With the Leading Networks Helping Navigate Ethically Complex, Sensitive Research 😍 Sign Up Here 👇👇 forms.office.com/e/enPWBSWeBa

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

⏳ Just five days left to apply! Applications for the Catalyst Public Policy Champions Programme close this week on Friday, 20 February.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Many congrats to our @crexuio.bsky.social colleagues, with whom we've been pleased to collaborate on a number of events, on their 10-year anniversary and their ongoing commitment to researching the far-right.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Closing date for applications: 20 Feb.

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

VOX-Pol Institute (VPI) partnering with Christchurch Call Foundation & @hertieschool.bsky.social Exec Ed on new, fully funded programme equipping professionals to tackle tech-facilitated gender-based violence & its links to violent extremism. More info: www.hertie-school.org/en/short-pro...

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Catalyst Public Policy Champions Programme

Building policy leadership to counter technology-facilitated gender-based violence and violent extremism. Learn more and apply now!

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Elizabeth Pearson @lizzypearson.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Thanks for the recommendation JM! The Reassure report is useful too and there is a recent update on far right research from @antoniavaughan.bsky.social plus more at the excellent @vox-pol.bsky.social library! voxpol.eu/wp-content/u...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🚨 The deadline for applications for our VOX-Pol Summer School at Swansea University on 22-26 June, so immediately post #TASM Conf 2026, is tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 January. If you are interested in attending, or know others that might be, you can find further info. at: voxpol.eu/events/vox-p...

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VOX-Pol Summer School 2026 - VOX - Pol

22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 @ All Day - Swansea University is delighted to, once again, host the VOX-Pol Summer School in 2026. This week-long course will run from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th June 2026 (fr...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Reminder that the deadline for applications for our VOX-Pol Summer School at Swansea University on 22-26 June is just two days’ away: Wednesday, 7 January. If you are interested in attending, or know others that might be, you can find further information at voxpol.eu/vox-pol-summ.... #PleaseRS

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VOX-Pol Summer School 2026: Call for Participants - VOX - Pol

Join the VOX-Pol Summer School 2026 at Swansea University for a week of expert-led training on online extremism and terrorism.

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Kye Allen @kjallen.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

A recent piece I wrote for @vox-pol.bsky.social on an important ideological shift at Arktos—the leading publisher of New Right, Eurasian, and identitarian thought—following the removal of its editor-in-chief. voxpol.eu/the-latest-f...

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The Latest Far-Right Rift: Rejecting 'Third Worldism' - VOX - Pol

Constantin von Hoffmeister’s removal from Arktos reveals a far-right shift away from Third Worldism and multipolarity toward Western chauvinism.

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Maura Conway @galwaygrrl.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

With Miron Lakomy presenting and chaired by @moign.bsky.social:

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🚨 VOX-Pol Online Seminar taking place this evening, Wednesday, 3 December, 17:00 GMT/16:00 Central European Time. Email us for the link to join. More info here: lnkd.in/gZ_-WjM4

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Marguerite @mg-borelli.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🎙️My report for @vox-pol.bsky.social "Negotiating Responses to Online Terrorism Threats in the EU: State-Platform Diplomacy 2015-2019" is finally out ! Read it here ➡️ voxpol.eu/wp-content/u... & replay the launch event here ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSfo...

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

We’re delighted to be in Melbourne supporting the 2025 Avert International Research Symposium on the theme ‘Signal or noise? Navigating the changing nature of violent extremism online.’ More info at www.avert.net.au/2025-symposium

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VOX-Pol @vox-pol.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Our latest report is now freely accessible online at voxpol.eu/wp-content/u.... In it, Marguerite Borelli analyses public-private relations between the European (in particular, French) authorities and Facebook, Google (YouTube) and Twitter on the subject of terrorist usage of social media 2015-2019.

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