"Polling data by the Counter Extremism Project shows that 'the French public, relative to public opinion in the United States and other European countries, has long viewed Islamist-based extremism as one of its greatest threats.'”

U.S. Designates The Russian Imperial Movement As A Global Terrorist Organization

On Monday, the U.S. Department of State designated the Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) as a global terrorist organization. The RIM has reportedly provided training and resources to white nationalist groups around the world and seeks to promote the...

CEP Cryptocurrency Study Findings to be Presented During May 13 Webinar

The findings of a new study on cryptocurrencies and terrorism financing conducted by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and Berlin Risk will be presented during a May 13 webinar held in conjunction with the Germany Chapter of the Association of...

Extremist Content Online: Extremists Plot Anti-Semitic Harassment Campaign Targeting Philadelphia Jewish Day School

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, users of an 8chan successor site detailed a plot to target...

CEP Statement On U.S. Designation Of Russian Imperial Movement As A Foreign Terrorist Organization

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Executive Director David Ibsen released the following statement today upon reports that the U.S. Department of State will designate the extremist white supremacist group Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) as a Foreign...

CEP "The Far Right on Facebook" study quoted in report: "Yet, Facebook is losing the fight: in September 2018, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) identified and monitored a selection of 40 Facebook pages that sell white supremacist clothing, music...

Tech & Terrorism: Online Extremists Exploit Coronavirus Pandemic To Incite Violence & Encourage Terrorism

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing pandemic, far-right and Islamic extremist groups are plotting to exploit the health crisis to advance their radical agendas. Last week, FBI agents thwarted a car bomb attack on a hospital in Missouri...

“'These groups understand that a pandemic and economic downturn provide them with opportunities to promote conspiracy theories, assign blame and offer their ideology as a solution,' Counter Extremism Project researcher Joshua Fisher-Birch told The...

"The Counter Extremism Project, the U.S.-based global terrorism watchdog that first spotted the post targeting the Jewish day school in Philadelphia, said that federal authorities were aware of the Zoombombing plans."

As Attacks Against U.S. Personnel In Iraq Increase, Sanctions Are Imposed On Iran-Backed Militias

Iran-backed militias continue to plan attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq more frequently, according to U.S. officials, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate. The latest series of attacks follow the targeted U.S. strike against Islamic...