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ISD supports researchers and frontline practitioners with rigorous analysis, data, and practical tools to understand and respond to extremism, hate, and disinformation. Our work combines empirical research with applied methodologies designed to support prevention, early intervention, and risk mitigation across online and offline environments.

We provide training, analytical frameworks, and resources to support those working in policy, education, civil society, and public safety, helping translate research into operational practice. ISD works closely with practitioners to ensure our outputs are grounded, usable, and responsive to real-world challenges.

May 21, 2026

Addressing the Intersection of Misogyny, Targeted Hate and Violent Extremism

Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Accountability and Safety

January 15, 2026

Bridging Policy and Research under the DSA: A Structured Research Agenda for Identifying Systemic Risks

Tech Legislation and Regulation

November 28, 2025

Assessment of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference in the 2025 Czech Parliamentary Election

Democratic Integrity

November 18, 2025

Link by link: Hundreds of webpages cite pro-Russia Pravda network

Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference

June 19, 2024

Pulling Back the Curtain: An Exploration of YouTube’s Recommendation Algorithm

Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Kids Online Safety, Recommender Systems and Algorithms

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October 11, 2022

Evaluating Platform Abortion-Related Speech Policies: Were Platforms Prepared for the Post-Dobbs Environment?

ISD evaluates the actions taken by four major social platforms to protect their users from abortion care misinformation.

Public Health, Tech Accountability and Safety

October 6, 2022

Effectiveness of the Sanctions on Russian State-Affiliated Media in the EU – An investigation into website traffic & possible circumvention methods

This report assesses the effectiveness of restrictions on Russian state-affiliated media by the EU after the invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation

July 22, 2022

Researching the Evolving Online Ecosystem: Barriers, Methods and Future Challenges

The report outlines the key barriers to researching and mitigating harmful content and behaviours on smaller online platforms used by extremists.

Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism

July 22, 2022

Researching the Evolving Online Ecosystem: Executive Summary

This report focuses on online spaces used by extremist, hate and disinformation actors as they move away from mainstream social media platforms.

Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Hybrid Extremism and Nihilistic Violence, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Terrorism and Extremism

July 22, 2022

Researching the Evolving Online Ecosystem: Annex

The Annex discusses ethical, legal and security risks to digital research when researching alternative spaces used by online extremists.

Gaming and Alternative Platforms, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Tech Accountability and Safety, Terrorism and Extremism

December 9, 2021

A Taxonomy for the Classification of Post-Organisational Violent Extremist & Terrorist Content

This report outlines a prototype taxonomy for classifying terrorist and violent extremist content.

Terrorism and Extremism

November 16, 2021

Understanding the Salafi Online Ecosystem: A Digital Snapshot

A digital snapshot of the rapidly shifting online Salafi ecosystem across social media and its intersection with Gen-Z identities.

Islamist Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism

November 15, 2021

Methodology: Gen-Z & The Digital Salafi Ecosystem

This methodology paper provides an overview of ISD’s research approach for our data-driven snapshot of the Salafi digital landscape.

Islamist Extremism, Terrorism and Extremism