Tag: Radicalization

Dr. Harold Behr, a retired child psychiatrist, highlights that the current wave of student protests surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on university campuses reflects the adolescent need for certainty and belonging.
Protesters participating in the Gaza Solidarity Encampments at universities in the U.S. are being trained in militancy through manuals that promote tactics like breaking laws, seizing buildings, and evading arrest.
The text discusses the issue of economic-based antisemitism and how individuals can be led down a path of anti-Jewish hate through misleading arguments regarding Jewish influence in finance.
The text discusses the looming fear of terrorism striking again, particularly in the UK, emphasizing the difficulty in predicting and preventing such attacks.
The author discusses the concept of "deradicalization" in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for Gazan Palestinians to be deradicalized.
Terrorism expert David Hofmann, who has researched extremist hate groups in Canada, believes that a young Ottawa teenager charged with terrorism was likely radicalized online by Hamas propaganda following an October 7 terrorist attack on Israel.
The author highlights the growing shift among Israeli Jews and Palestinians towards militaristic jingoism and right-wing politics, leading to a lack of support for a two-state solution.
Isabella Hammad's novel "Enter Ghost" explores the intersection of art and politics, showcasing how an individual's politicization can actually enhance their creativity and personal growth.
The Aryan Freedom Network (AFN), a white supremacist group based in Texas, has been increasingly active both online and in the real world.
The podcast discusses how criticism of parents who express concerns about their children's education is becoming radicalized, leading to self-destructive behavior by the critics.
The text explores the complex familial dynamics and radicalization of Mohamed Merah, who was responsible for a killing spree in France in 2012.