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January 13, 2026

Generation Z’s ideological fluidity is shifting the extremist landscape

A new ThePrint article examines how Gen-Z’s online ecosystems are reshaping violent extremism, from gaming platforms to short-form video and encrypted chats.

Citing ISD’s 2023 research, the piece highlights how ideological fluidity—the blending and overlap of extremist narratives—continues to define youth radicalisation, challenging conventional counter-terrorism approaches.

The full article is available on ThePrint. 

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