Russia and the Italian Far Right -- Part II: Italian Right Wing Politics

This blog entry is the second in a three-part series focusing on foreign fighters from Italy fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. The first entry described a network of neo-Nazi and neo-fascist extremists in Italy who fought on the side of...

Eye on Extremism: April 1, 2026

The latest Global Terrorism Index 2026 shows a sharp decline in terrorism worldwide, but the trend is masking a growing and more complex threat picture—particularly across Western countries. Homeland Security Today: Terrorist Attacks Decline Globally...

Donald Trump announces that the attacks on Iran are nearing their end. US troops will withdraw very soon. However, a completely different tone is emerging from Israel. [CEP Senior Director] Middle East expert Hans-Jakob Schindler summarizes the...

Russia and Italian Right Wing Extremists -- Part I: Mercenaries and Recruiters

This blog entry is the first in a three-part series focusing on foreign fighters from Italy fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. This first entry describes a network of neo-Nazi and neo-fascist extremists in Italy who fought on the side of...

Eye on Extremism: March 31, 2026

The attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on March 12 was a terror attack, inspired by the Hezbollah terror organization, the FBI announced on Monday, following an investigation that lasted just over two weeks. Jerusalem Post...

There is discussion of U.S. ground operations in Iran, but the risk of American casualties is high. “This is a high-risk strategy that requires careful consideration,” says [CEP Senior Director] Hans-Jakob Schindler, a Middle East expert, on WELT TV.

Extremist Content Online: Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Releases “Inspire Guide” Praising Bondi Beach Attack and Shares Bomb Making Instructions

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In a March 26 editorial in their weekly Al-Naba newsletter, ISIS reminded its supporters to...

Eye on Extremism: March 30, 2026

As the US sends large numbers of troops to the Middle East, preparing for a possible ground incursion, Iran’s willingness to inspire lone-wolf attacks, lead cyber hacks, and conduct assassination operations abroad is likely to increase, terrorism...

Eye on Extremism: March 27, 2026

Police investigating the arson attack on Jewish ambulances in north London are examining whether it may have been directed by Iran using proxy operatives recruited online, sources said. Investigators believe that those behind the attack may have...

The Revolutionary Guards are the Iranian regime’s defense force against external and internal threats. This elite force, which numbers up to 200,000 members, comprises ground forces, an air force, and a navy. It is responsible for the missile and...