From the perspective of terrorism expert Hans-Jakob Schindler of the research organization "Counter Extremism Project," this makes the work of investigators in Germany extremely complicated: "You practically have to prove that this euro was intended...

"You effectively have to prove that a specific euro was intended to go towards the purchase of a Kalashnikov or explosives or the preparation of a specific attack," explains Hans-Jakob Schindler of the New York, London and Berlin-based Counter...

Eye on Extremism: October 21, 2025

The fragile cease-fire in Gaza that came into force last week rests on some key assumptions: that Hamas militants give up their weapons and that an international troop presence keep the peace as Israel withdraws its military from the enclave. But the...

Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Explosives Content Removed Following CEP Reporting, UK Active Club Urges Recruitment and Donations Via Substack and Crowdfunding Site

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Last week, CEP located pro-ISIS explosives guides made by the al-Saqri Foundation on the...

"You practically have to prove that every euro was intended for a Kalashnikov, explosives, or the preparation of an attack. In this respect, you make it extremely complicated for investigators here in Germany—in terms of the possibility of conviction...

The peace plan for Israel and Gaza calls for the disarmament of Hamas. That will be difficult to implement, says Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project: “Hamas has been maneuvering from the outset because it does not want to relinquish...

Eye on Extremism: October 20, 2025

The IDF announced the resumption of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday evening after a deadly attack on troops in the southern Gaza Strip in the morning, and a subsequent wave of retaliatory Israeli strikes had threatened to shatter the...

"Pickpockets, scammers and con artists are stealing money from the pockets of Berliners and especially our unsuspecting tourists," reads the call for a demonstration on the Telegram channel of the far-right German Youth Voran. However, the...

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed about the clashes between Hamas and Israel and the current status of the deal.

“Intelligence agencies want to be aware of extremist networks that exist in their countries,” said Joshua Fisher-Birch, a terrorism analyst at the Counter Extremism Project, about active clubs, “their potential for current or future violence, and...