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ISD’s definition of extremism is the advocacy of political and social change in line with a system of belief that claims the superiority and dominance of one identity-based ‘in-group’ over an ‘out-group.’ Extremism advances a dehumanising ‘othering’ mindset incompatible with pluralism and universal human rights. It can be pursued through violent or non-violent means. ISD works to understand and address all ideologies which undermine democratic norms and human rights.

ISD has nearly two decades of experience tackling hate, extremism and information manipulation, and providing practitioners with the material they need. Our resources include extra-curricular activities and educational resources, and databases and toolkits for civil society, local authorities, policymakers and more. Our publications can also provide further information on threats to democracy and liberal society: these range from accessible explainers on specific groups, to quick-fire analysis on the issues of the day, to methodologically rigorous reports supported by qualitative and quantitative data.

Strong Cities Resources

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April 20, 2022

Multi-Stakeholder Models for Local Prevention: Technical Evaluation and Learnings from Kumanovo, North Macedonia

Strong Cities

January 14, 2022

Online Extremism in North Macedonia: Politics, Ethnicities and Religion

Terrorism and Extremism

July 5, 2021

Multi-Agency Models for Preventing Violent Extremism: A Guidebook for Bangladesh

Resources, Strong Cities

February 10, 2021

Répondre à une attaque terroriste: un guide Strong Cities

Resources, Strong Cities

Strong Cities

Strong Cities, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Terrorism and Extremism

Threat detection and analysis

Online ecosystems have a massive impact on the offline world. Our team of digital analysts and subject matter experts research and track a range of bad actors, including extremist groups, radicaliszed individuals and hostile states, to detect and prevent violent threats.

ISD offers a unique rapid response capability: we can provide partners with real-time analysis of incidents (from global conflicts to politically motivated attacks) at nearly any hour. This support helps stakeholders swiftly respond to evolving crises and minimise harm on the ground.

Our threat analysis and prevention practice involves monitoring online extremist ideologies, hostile states and other bad actors to identify and mitigate potential threats before they escalate into offline violence or criminal behaviour.

November 6, 2025

Networks of Harm: A Victim-Centric Resource on the 764 Network

Kids Online Safety, Misogyny, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety, Threat Detection and Analysis

June 9, 2023

A field guide for assessing chances of online-to-offline mobilization 

Terrorism and Extremism, Threat Analysis and Prevention, Threat Detection and Analysis

Training and Educational Resources

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January 27, 2025

Countering Holocaust Denial and Distortion: A Guide for Teachers

Antisemitism, Education, Training and Educational Resources

May 10, 2024

Conspiracy Theories: A Guide for Members of Parliament and Candidates

Resources, Terrorism and Extremism, Training and Educational Resources

April 26, 2024

Beyond Definitions: The Need for a Comprehensive Human Rights-Based UK Extremism Policy Strategy

Terrorism and Extremism, Training and Educational Resources

March 3, 2023

Countering pro-Kremlin disinformation targeting Ukrainian refugees in Germany

Anti-Migrant, Education, Resources, Training and Educational Resources

April 7, 2022

Online Antisemitism: A Toolkit for Civil Society

Antisemitism, Training and Educational Resources

December 18, 2020

Fostering Civic Responses to Online Harms: Learnings from the Online Civil Courage Initiative and the Online Civic Fund

Resources, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Training and Educational Resources

December 16, 2020

Young Digital Leaders: 2019 Parent’s Guide (all languages)

Education, Training and Educational Resources

August 13, 2020

Developing a Civil Society Response to Online Manipulation

Education, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Resources, Training and Educational Resources

January 21, 2020

Young Digital Leaders 2019: From Safety to Citizenship Online

Education, Kids Online Safety, Resources, Training and Educational Resources

January 21, 2020

Be Internet Legends and Be Internet Citizens: Impact Report

Education, Resources, Training and Educational Resources