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October 23, 2026

Social media platforms’ role in amplifying extremist communities

The New Yorker interviewed ISD Senior Director Katherine Keneally on social media's role in amplifying the threat posed by online extremism.

October 22, 2026

ISD’s Milo Comerford discusses new documentary on The Com at UK Parliament

October 22, 2026

AI integration and its risks heading into US midterms

October 15, 2026

ISD’s Julia Ebner discusses her new book on politicization of extreme masculinity

October 15, 2026

Nidal Hasan becomes fixture in extremist propaganda amid discussions of public execution

October 13, 2026

The state of Russian information operations following attacks on Russian data centers

October 9, 2026

Scam advertisements promoting concealed carry permits target vulnerable populations

October 6, 2026

Recent German state elections show Russian information operations’ renewed focus

September 28, 2026

Islamic State’s decentralized digital ecosystem

Recent Media mentions

February 3, 2025

ISD’s Jared Holt speaks to Just Security about the impact of pardoning January 6 offenders

Jared Holt warns of a rise in extremist movements following the release of the January 6 offenders.

January 30, 2025

ISD’s Tim Squirrell speaks with The New York Times about how the UK defines terrorism

Tim Squirrell speaks to The New York Times about potential reforms to the UK Prevent program following the Southport Stabbings.

January 29, 2025

ISD’s Cécile Simmons speaks to AFP about how podcasts spread health misinformation

Cécile Simmons explores the motivations behind podcasts spreading health misinformation.

January 28, 2025

ISD’s Jakob Guhl speaks to Hyphen about cuts to Germany’s mental health services for asylum seekers

Jakob Guhl identifies anti-immigration policies as a reason for cuts to mental health services.

January 25, 2025

ISD’s Tim Squirrell speaks to The Guardian about the shortcomings of the Prevent Program

Tim Squirrell discusses the Prevent Program and what can be done to reduce mass violence following the Southport Stabbings.

January 24, 2025

Julia Ebner speaks to The Guardian about how to address extreme online violence with young people

ISD’s Julia Ebner recommends proactive discussions about extreme online violence with children in the wake of Axel Rudakubana’s guilty plea.

January 24, 2025

ISD’s Olga Tokariuk speaks to Voice of America about Russian deepfake videos targeting Ukrainian refugees

Olga Tokariuk breaks down a Russian campaign to spread disinformation about the conflict with Ukraine.

January 24, 2025

ISD’s Joseph Bodnar Speaks to AFP about a pro-Russian operation spreading disinformation on social media

Joseph Bodnar explains “Doppelganger,” a pro-Russian operation targeting European countries on social media.