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ISD resources for policymakers and Officials

ISD has a 20-year track record of helping governments at all levels. Our work includes policy advisory support, cutting-edge analysis, and monitoring of the threat landscape to safeguard national security and individual rights.

Threat detection, research and analysis

We provide governments with the best-in-class data analysis to combat a range of emerging threats both online and offline. Our analysis tracks the connections between extremist networks and offline violence, dissects the role of foreign interference in regional politics, and explores a variety of threats to democracy across different jurisdictions.

Policy advisory support

We use evidence and expertise to make sure regulations can adapt and last. Our Digital Policy Lab (DPL) convenes regulators and other officials from to discuss threats to democracy, free speech and public safety.

Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this work.

May 21, 2026

Addressing the Intersection of Misogyny, Targeted Hate and Violent Extremism

Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety

March 10, 2026

The 2025 Annual Review of Plots and Attacks Across the US

Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Islamist Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism, Threat Analysis and Prevention

December 11, 2025

Spotting the Signs: Recognizing and Responding to Subcultures of Nihilistic Violence

Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Terrorism and Extremism

October 29, 2025

Addressing Illegal Harms on Small and Emerging Platforms: Challenges and Gaps

Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation

July 30, 2025

Emerging Extremism-Related Threats in the UK: Implications for Policy Responses

Terrorism and Extremism

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April 16, 2025

Proud Boys

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Far-Right Extremism

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Votes and Vitriol: Online Abuse Targeting Women Candidates in the 2024 French Legislative Elections

This report explores the nature of online violence targeting women candidates on TikTok during the French legislative election campaign, held from 9 J

Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Threats to Public Figures

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Crushing Comments: Gendered Harassment during the 2024 EU Parliament Elections on TikTok

ISD finds that women candidates for the 2024 EU election faced more misogynistic abuse on TikTok than men, creating barriers to political participatio

Accountability and Speech Protection, Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse

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Online Safety Regulation & Private Online Communications: The State of Play and Ways Ahead for Addressing Terrorism, Extremism, Hate, and Disinformation

This brief examines encryption's role in online safety, balancing privacy with mitigating terrorism, extremism, hate and disinformation.

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ISD Written Evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee Inquiry, on Social Media, Misinformation and Harmful Algorithms

This document examines the harms of social media algorithms, their role in the 2024 UK riots, and regulatory approaches to mitigate misinformation and

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October 14, 2024

Online Safety and the Regulation of Gaming Platforms and Services

As part of the Digital Policy Lab, ISD convened DPL members representing national ministries, regulators and civil society to discuss online safety in

Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism

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Online Gendered Abuse and Disinformation During the 2024 South African Elections

ISD analysis found that South African women in politics often face abuse online in the form of replies or comments to their posts or content about the

Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Threats to Public Figures

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Online Gendered Abuse and Disinformation During the 2024 South African Elections

ISD analysis found that South African women in politics often face abuse online in the form of replies or comments to their posts or content about the

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