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February 26, 2026

The US and Iran are currently negotiating the controversial Iranian nuclear program in Geneva. The US has probably abandoned the idea of regime change, says Hans Jakob Schindler from the think tank Counter Extremism Project.

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February 26, 2026

Hans-Jakob Schindler analyzes the Geneva negotiations on Iran: The US is not taking a clear stance, and Israel may prefer a preemptive strike. “The danger of a conflagration remains,” says Hans-Jakob Schindler, terrorism expert, on WELT TV.

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February 25, 2026

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler speaks about Chinese cyber espionage.

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February 19, 2026

“The United States and Iran are engaged in open saber-rattling. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is showcasing its power in the Strait of Hormuz—calling it merely a ‘naval drill.’ At the same time, one U.S. aircraft carrier is already in the region, and a...

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February 23, 2026

[CEP Senior Advisor] Extremism expert Alexander Ritzmann said on the Tagesschau news program that “active clubs” serve one purpose: to build a network of right-wing extremists who are prepared to fight and use violence.

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February 22, 2026

ARCHER, an initiative of the Counter Extremism Project, actively combats antisemitism, extremism, and terrorism while preserving historical memory. Elliott is co-chair of The Fund to End Antisemitism, Extremism and Hate, which fundraises for ARCHER.

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February 22, 2026

The new leader will need to navigate between international calls, led by the United States and Israel, for the group to disarm, and resistance to that demand from its armed wing, which fought Israeli forces in Gaza. Hamas, however, said it would...

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February 22, 2026

In fact, the regime has long been using the conflict with the US for propaganda purposes to strengthen its own position. "The Iranian regime wants to send two messages. Domestically: 'We are strong.' And internationally: 'We can also defend ourselves...

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February 19, 2026

Counter Extremism Project's Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler discusses the ongoing and developing situation in Iran.

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February 19, 2026

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler discusses the situation in Gaza and the newly-established Board of Peace.