Eye on Extremism: January 6, 2026

Pakistan’s military spokesperson said Afghanistan became the region’s primary hub for terrorism in 2025, accusing militant groups based there of driving a sharp rise in violence. He added that Pakistan’s concerns have gained international acceptance...

The Faked Death of the “White King” in Ukraine: What the Kapustin ‘Killing’ Episode Means for Europe’s Violent Extreme Right

On 27 December 2025, multiple reports claimed that Denis Kapustin, a.k.a. Denis Nikitin or White Rex, had been killed in action in Ukraine. Kapustin is the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), which fights on Ukraine’s side against Russia...

“Enduring Music: Compositions from the Holocaust” to Premiere in Concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27, 2026

(Washington D.C.)—On January 27, 2026—International Holocaust Remembrance Day—the Counter Extremism Project and ARCHER at House 88 will bring to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts * in Washington, D.C. a landmark concert of works...

Eye on Extremism: January 5, 2026

At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria's Niger State, police said on Sunday. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said the gunmen, locally called bandits, stormed Kasuwan Daji market in Demo...

“Enduring Music: Compositions from the Holocaust” to Premiere in Concert at Kennedy Center | Trailer

“Enduring Music: Compositions from the Holocaust” to Premiere in Concert at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Music Composed in Dignity, Played in Defiance On January 27, 2026—International...

Teaser: “Enduring Music: Compositions from the Holocaust” to Premiere in Concert at Kennedy Center

“Enduring Music: Compositions from the Holocaust” to Premiere in Concert at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Music Composed in Dignity, Played in Defiance

German police suspect the Vulkangruppe ("Volcano Group") was behind an arson attack that caused a power outage in parts of Berlin. Hans-Jakob Schindler of the Counter Extremism Project told DW what's known about the group.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed about the situation in Venezuela, at 4:13:26, 9.22:47, and 10:16:49.

Netanyahu has not been summoned to Germany. There is an arrest warrant against him from the International Criminal Court, and the German government would, in principle, be obliged to arrest him. In Berlin, they want to avoid a situation "in which...

Eye on Extremism: January 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue". In a brief post on social media, he wrote: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go." He gave no further...