Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director of the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), notes that Islamist extremists are skilled at exploiting legal loopholes in Europe, citing imprisoned British Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary as a key example. “Anjem...

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler was quoted regarding Russian intrusion into NATO airspace as part of its hybrid warfare.

Eye on Extremism: September 19, 2025

An elderly British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February were released and flying to Doha on Friday after Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Barbie and Peter Reynolds' family had been...

“Active clubs are exploiting the assassination of Charlie Kirk for recruitment purposes, specifically urging white men to join the movement,” said Joshua Fisher-Birch, a professional analyst who researches the far right. “In online posts, active...

Eye on Extremism: September 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump has authorized Tony Blair to rally regional and international stakeholders around the former UK prime minister’s proposal to establish a postwar transitional body to govern the Gaza Strip until it can be handed over to the...

COUNTER EXTREMISM PROJECT COMMENDS STATE DEPARTMENT DESIGNATIONS OF IRAN-ALIGNED MILITIAS AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS

Counter Extremism Project CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace issued the following statement in response to today’s decision by the U.S. Department of State to sanction four Iran-aligned militia groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under U.S. law:

Online extremism is a growing issue affecting more kids in a world where social media addiction is prevalent and real-world connections are often replaced by online interactions, according to the Counter Extremism Project [CEP]. Dr. Hans-Jakob...

CEP Webinar on September 17, 2025 | Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler

Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler: Transnational Islamist Extremism and Terrorism / Antisemitism Senior Director, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) On September 17, 2025, CEP held a webinar “Transnational Connections Between Antisemitic Extremist and Terrorist...

CEP Webinar on September 17, 2025 | Ms. Patricia Teitelbaum

Ms. Patricia Teitelbaum: Transnational (Pro-)Palestinian Extremism and Terrorism / Antisemitism President, International Movement for Peace & Coexistence (IMPAC) On September 17, 2025, CEP held a webinar “Transnational Connections Between Antisemitic...

CEP Webinar on September 17, 2025 | Mr. Alexander Ritzmann

Mr. Alexander Ritzmann: Transnational Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism / Antisemitism Senior Advisor, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) On September 17, 2025, CEP held a webinar “Transnational Connections Between Antisemitic Extremist and Terrorist...