RESOURCES FOR MEDIA

ISD equips media professionals with the analysis, tools and expertise needed to understand, communicate and address the risks posed by extremist propaganda and information manipulation.

We train journalists on the use of our dashboards, toolkits and curricula to help them recognize and counter extremist narratives, hate speech and disinformation. We brief newsrooms - more than 100 local ones in the US since 2024 – to help media outlets report accurately on complex issues related to extremism and social cohesion.

Our experts are routinely interviewed by international outlets to provide clarity on extremism, terrorism, hate speech and information warfare, including in the wake of major global crises.

Please get in touch if you have any media-related queries: [email protected].

Featured Media Mentions

May 8, 2026

Iran’s meme strategy blurs the line between entertainment and propaganda

ISD's Bret Schafer talks to the Wall Street Journal about Iran's shift in communications strategy since the beginning of the conflict with the US.

May 2, 2026

Recommendation systems and the rapid exposure to antisemitism online

April 26, 2026

Active Clubs engage in ‘forest fights’ across US

April 24, 2026

Iran’s novel approach to war propaganda

April 17, 2026

Iran takes new approach to war propaganda

April 17, 2026

ISD report results in disruption of threat to Washington school

April 8, 2026

ISD’s Cody Zoschak featured in CNN documentary on True Crime Community

March 16, 2026

‘Germanic New Medicine’ spreads dangerously on Telegram, ISD finds

March 14, 2026

Iran floods global social media with AI content during ongoing conflict

Recent Media mentions

February 24, 2025

The Guardian: ISD’s Steven Rai discusses The Base’s renewed focus on the US amid political shifts

Steven Rai highlights how the neo-Nazi group The Base has increased activity online following the shift of US administration.

February 21, 2025

USA Today: ISD’s Katherine Keneally on the rise of online activity in extremist spaces following the J6 pardons

Katherine Keneally explains the role the January 6 pardons has played in emboldening extremist groups online.

February 21, 2025

ISD’s Pablo Maristany de las Casas discusses ISD findings on AfD’s use of AI during the German elections

AfD’s use of AI-generated content strengthens far-right narratives.

February 20, 2025

ISD’s Jakob Guhl breaks down the AfD’s ascent on Sky News Daily

Jakob Guhl breaks down how the AfD was able to gain traction with German voters.

February 13, 2025

AFP Showcases ISD’s work on online disinformation targeting German elections

Agence France-Presse highlighted ISD’s latest work on a disinformation network using AI-generated content to deceive viewers.

February 9, 2025

ISD’s Mauritius Dorn speaks to BBC about the rising popularity of Germany’s far-right party

Mauritius Dorn discusses how TikTok has increased AfD’s reach among young voters.

February 5, 2025

ISD’s Jared Holt Speaks to The New York Times about gun culture on YouTube

Jared Holt discusses the prominence and impact of firearm related videos on YouTube.

February 4, 2025

ISD & TIE launch new educational tool to combat online hate & disinformation in Scotland

The Digital Discourse Initiative (TIE & ISD) offers free resources for Scottish teachers to tackle online hate and disinformation.